We have some good news for customers on Virgin Mobile in Canada now, as you too, will be receiving some iPhone love after an official announcement has just been confirmed.

As reported from BGR, it looks as if Richard Branson has waved his magic wand, as expected early next year - both the iPhone 3G and 3GS will be available for customers.

At the moment, no further details have been released, no dates, no tariffs or anything. A detailed announcement is due shortly though, so we’ll be sure to inform you if Virgin Mobile hand out any relevant details.

Are you a Virgin Mobile customer? If so, will you be picking up an iPhone?

A couple of months back we mentioned pricing and release details of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness, now Engadget have gotten hold off one and decided to offer a hands-on. They begin by saying that the cell phone has an impractical design and seems a bit pointless.

It is no secret that Engadget have a problem with the Pureness, saying that they seemed to have a lot of trouble trying to make things out with the semi-translucent monochrome screen. To make it easier to read, they had to move the phone around so there was a different backdrop.

Engadget have described the latest Sony Ericsson offering as another “Java-happy dumbphone.” Also the amount of buttons begins to make the handset look a bit crowded. If you like to text, then you are going to love the buttons, but most other users will not.

Engadget thought that they would put the phone to test by playing Pacman, which you can view on their video below. The handset has a nice finish to it, with some of the materials used giving it a luxury feel.

Sony Ericsson is to sell this phone to the fashion-conscious people in the U.S., hence why Saks online store will be selling it.

The retail price for an unlocked Nokia N900 is $649, but this soon to release handset will sell on Amazon for just $480. The online store has reduced the N900 to $530, once you take off another $50 for a mail-in rebate; you are left with the $480 price tag.

We mentioned in a recent post that the Nokia N900 is already available in the U.S., but there have been long delays in Europe. It is hoped that the handset will start shipping sometime in December, but this could change once we get closer to the date.

We are not certain how many people will take up the offer of an unlocked Nokia N900, although some of you do not want to be tied to a certain network. The new handset/portable tablet is powered by an ARM Cortex-A8 processor, which worked perfectly with the newly released Maemo OS.

The N900 also comes with a 5-megapixel camera, making it much better than the camera on the iPhone. 32GB of flash storage comes as standard, this is more than enough to store your videos, music and movies on.

Engadget are not certain when Amazon will start to ship the unlocked Nokia N900, to sat informed visit Amazon.com

We have some juicy details to report for fans of Motorola now, as a new handset has emerged onto the scene and speculation has it that it will be Motorola’s next Android device - due out in 2010.

As reported from Pocket-Lint, the phone has been codenamed the ‘Motus’ for the time being and you can see a close up image of the phone over at Pocket-Lint.

The following specs have come from an Android fan site and are unconfirmed at the moment, but the Motus is said to feature a 5 megapixel camera, 3.1-inch HVGA screen, Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi and will run on Android version 1.5.

As for hardware, the Motus looks like it features a reverse flip keyboard, adding to further speculation that the phone’s codename could be changed to the Motorola ‘Backflip’ - according to Pocket-Lint.

What are your thoughts on the new phone? We’ll keep you updated if we hear more details.

We are finally hearing details regarding the Verizon release of the impressive Samsung Omnia II handset, according to reports it should debut on the carrier December 2nd.

The handset boasts a mix of extremely impressive specifications with a couple of disappointments, impressive features include the handsets 3.7 inch AMOLED display which displays a resolution of 480×800, also the handset’s 800MHz processor and usage of the TouchWiz 2.0 UI makes using the handset an enjoyable experience.

There are two main areas where the handset falls short, one of these areas is related to the fact it uses a resistive touchscreen display instead of a capacitive touchscreen display, also the fact the handset will come with Windows Mobile 6.1 instead of 6.5 is a disappointment too.

It is thought that the handset will set you back $200 as part of a contract (this price takes into account a $100 mail-in rebate, for full details regarding the handset check out Gizmodo.

Some images of the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 aka Striker have recently shown up on SlashGear, these images were originally posted on CrackBerry, you can see their article here.

There are 9 photos in total, 3 of which can be seen on SlashGear’s article, a lot of the details regarding the handset are still a mystery, however these photos clarify a few things for us.

The handset features a SureType keyboard and an optical joystick, it also appears as if the handsets camera will have an LED flash.

As we find out more details regarding definite hardware specifications for the handset, along with carrier details, a release date and pricing we will keep you informed.

Do you like the look of the BlackBerry Pearl 9100?

Cnet have recently been lucky enough to get their hands-on the Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530, this handset is not a high-end model but is still pretty impressive.

The main areas where you can tell cuts have been made are with the overall build quality of the device, also the keyboard is not as good as some other models and the display is not as clear as some models (only offering a resolution of 320×240).

The handset does however offer dedicated media control buttons and a 3.5 mm headset jack, also the handset has integrated WiFi, other connectivity options include Bluetooth, 3G and GPS.

All in all the handset seems to be a pretty good messaging device, however those of you wanting a great web experience and a super-clear display this handset is not for you.

You can see Cnet’s fully detailed article here, which includes a full gallery of images which can be seen here, also remember to check out the video below.

According to a recent article on IntoMobile it seems that many people are regarding Chillingo’s Ravensword: The Fallen King as the best RPG currently available at the App Store.

The game is said to be a bit of a mix between a standard RPG and a FPS, you are able to travel through a huge 3D landscape and meet a wide-range of characters, during your adventure you will have to fight all sorts of enemies including Demons and Orges.

The game boasts quite a few impressive features, these include 3D audio and a choice of third or first person perspective.

The game itself is currently available at the App Store for $6.99, you can find out more details here.

Do you agree that this is the best current RPG at the App Store? If not, what would you say is better?

We have seen quite a few Motorola handset released lately, and now we are hearing of another handset, this is called the Motorola Crush and is said to be available from U.S. Cellular soon.

The handset is nowhere near as impressive as the Motorola Droid or the CLIQ, nor is it as rugged as the Quantico, infact its pretty average in every aspect.

The handset is an all-touchscreen device with a 2.8 inch display which supports as resolution of 240×400, other specifications worth mentioning include the handsets 3G connectivity, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and microSD memory card slot.

We have not yet heard any details regarding pricing, however as we hear details we will keep you informed. The handset should launch on U.S. Cellular before the end of the year, for more information check out IntoMobile.

Some news for BlackBerry Tour owners on Verizon now, as there has just been an official OS update for the handset. The firmware now stands at 4.7.1.61 and is available to download from Verizon’s website and via BlackBerry Desktop Manger.

As BGR reports though, those of you who are too lazy to use the above methods to download, can wait for the OTA update to go live, which is expected to happen today.

As for changes within the update, not a lot is known, as the change log has not been released yet. So it looks as if RIM are preparing to unleash 5.0 for Tour users soon, hurry up already.

Have you noticed any significant changes with the new OS? Leave us a comment below.

AT&T were not happy with the TV ads that Verizon have been showing, they tried to file a lawsuit but their first legal battle was lost. This means that AT&T trying to force Verizon to stop showing those TV ads comparing their 3G wireless network coverage will continue.

According to Cnet, AT&T were declined their request for a temporary restraining order by a judge in Atlanta yesterday. AT&T was so upset by this shock decision that they have launched an ad of their own. However, if you watch the ad, it looks as though it has been put together in five minutes.

AT&T maintain that Verizon are misleading customers, they are doing this by telling them that if they subscribe to AT&T, they will not be able to gain access to its Internet services over its 3G network. AT&T say that the ads are false, Verizon hit back by saying that they are true and that the truth hurts.

The ad in question shows two maps with 3G coverage areas, one for AT&T, the other for Verizon. The ad then shows that Verizon has great 3G coverage, where AT&T’s coverage is very poor.

Let us know what you think of the court’s verdict.

We have an update to give you now, on the Nokia N900, which has been delayed in Europe. As most of you will know by now, the phone is now available in the U.S but we have been informed that the Nokia N900 will reach customers in Europe from December 3rd onwards.

The news comes from MobilePhonesDirect, who have now started to inform customers via email of the new shipping date. They operate Nokia Retail and have been informed by Nokia themselves that they will have stock ready to ship to customers on December 3rd.

They also state that pre-order customers are on a priority list for the Nokia N900, as soon as stock arrives, but somehow, I’m not sure customers feel so special anymore.

Still, a solid date is good news for customers waiting for an update. Let us know your thoughts on the update. Better late than never eh?

Last week we hard that Walmart were offering the Palm Pixi for $30 through their partner LetsTalk, however despite the price many customers were waiting for a more reputable carrier to offer the handset for a competitive price.

Soon after Walmart began offering the handset Sprint announced that they would offer the handset for $99.99 as part of a two-year agreement (requiring a mail-in rebate), we are now hearing that Amazon are offering the the handset on Sprint for $25.

To be honest the handset isn’t a high-end handset for todays standards, however for $25 you still get a 2.6 inch capacitive touchscreen display, a 2 megapixel camera and 8GB internal storage, for the price I think this is more than enough.

For full details on the Amazon’s deal check out IntoMobile, if you have heard enough already and want to take advantage of the offer check out Amazon.

This time last week we posted a couple of articles regarding the Motorola Quantico handset, this handset was pretty unimpressive in terms of specifications, however was extremely rugged.

Last week we heard that the Quantico was coming to MetroPCS, however we are now hearing that the handset is now available from U.S. Cellular too.

The pretty unimpressive specifications the handset offers include , a 2.2 inch display supporting a resolution of 176×220, a 1.3 megapixel camera, GPS and Bluetooth. The Quantico more than makes up for this with its resistance to dust, shock, water, extreme heat etc.

U.S. Cellular are offering the handset for $99.95, this price requires a two-year contract and takes into account a mail-in rebate, find out more on IntoMobile.

Have you used the handset yet? Tell us what you think so far in the comments section below.

While Verizon and AT&T are currently slugging it out over recent data-related commericals, it has been reported that TELUS and Rogers are now at war, after TELUS filed a law suit against their rivals.

As reported from BGR, the action is due to Roger’s claim that they are the ‘most reliable network’ in Canada. Rogers also claims that they are ‘two times faster than any other network’, so TELUS are looking to put a stop to this it seems.

It turns out that TELUS had asked Rogers to remove their claims about reliability and speed, after TELUS launched their 21Mbps HSPA service, but Rogers did not back down - starting off the legal proceedings.

It is also worth pointing out that while Bell shares it’s network with TELUS, they are not connected to the lawsuit in any way. We’ll keep you updated on this as it progresses.

Full article through the link.

We have some good news for O2 customers now, as the company has revealed that they are planning a significant upgrade to their network next year - after pouring in over £500 million in investment during the last two years.

As reported from Pocket-Lint, London will benefit from around 40 new data mobile hotspots by the end of this year, while the rest of the UK will see around 160 extra hotspots during next year.

As many of you will know, O2 currently offer the Apple iPhone and Palm Pre, both of which are data-extensive phones, so this is great news for O2 customers who suffer from network problems in some areas.

Are you an O2 customer? If so, let us know your reaction to the news.

Some exciting news for all those looking to pick up the upcoming Xperia X10 handset from Sony Ericsson, as the company has hinted that the handset could receive a PS3 Remote Play App - similar to that seen on the Sony Ericsson Aino.

As reported from Pocket-Lint, the Sony Ericsson Aino is already available to buy now and features full PS3 access thanks to the Remote Play function as seen on the PSP handheld console.

The Xperia X10 is due to release in February, and Sony Ericsson’s Christopher David has stated that it ‘makes sense’ to include PS3 features within the Xperia X10.

How does PS3 streaming to your Xperia X10 sound to you? With all the other features that it packs, it could well be dubbed ‘the super phone’ with the way things are going.

Let us know your thoughts on this.

Who would have thought that it has been almost a month since all the hype of the Motorola Droid begun, most of its success was due to its Google Android 2.0 OS. The Droid was meant to be a huge competitor to the Apple iPhone, but this was a long list of Smartphones that failed to do so. There is another cell phone waiting in the wings though that is the HTC Dragon.

We have heard it all before, there are rumors that the new HTC Dragon, also known as the passion will be the phone to end the dominance of the Apple iPhone. According to ZDNet, TecCrunch explains this in greater detail. The latest smartphone from HTC is currently undergoing tests.

Latest reports suggest that the phone will come with a virtual keyboard like the iPhone and will be powered by the powerful 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile processor, we just hope that the Android OS can make full use of its power.

The 4.3-inch capacitive display has a resolution of 480×800, so should offer superb quality. It seems that HTC has now come full circle; they were the first manufacturer to supply a handset running on the then new Google Android OS. They claimed that the G1 would compete with the iPhone, and we all know how that turned out.

The decision for HTC to do away with a physical keyboard is something that Motorola should have done with its Droid; this not only helps to keep weight down but also does not compromise its design. If rumors are true, then we could see the HTC Dragon released as early as January 2010.

If we were to say to you, Sony Ericsson Kurara, chances are you would not have a clue what we were on about. Neither did we until recently, but Engadget have managed to get hold of a leaked image of the device thanks to Eldar Murtazin over at Mobile Review.

Murtazin who has already got his hands on one of these new devices thought that he would share some juicy details. The CPU running things is the Cortex A8, this works like a dream with the 256MB of RAM and its powerful PowerVR graphics processor.

The Sony Ericsson Kurara offers 720p video recording and playback, making this a superb HD cell phone. Sony Ericsson has decided to stick with tradition and install the Symbian S60 interface in the handset. More high quality images will be made available soon.

We know that the handset should be available towards the end of February 2010 and will sell for around €500 in Europe, thats around ($745).

We have some good news for Sprint HTC Hero owners now, as an OTA firmware update is now available to download and install, which mainly addresses a collection of known bugs that were present in the phone.

As reported from BGR, those who update will now see the firmware version move to v1.56.651.2. One specific area that has been targeted is a problem with SMS which caused significant battery drain.

At the moment, that is all we know, as Sprint has not issued a change log with all the rest of the changes. When we get this though, we’ll update this post.

Have you already updated to the latest firmware? If so, do you notice any other significant changes?