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Home / Cell phones / Business smartphones Hottest upcoming QWERTY phones By Sindre Lia, 5 June 2008 Several carriers currently prepare both upgrades of existing and launches of new QWERTY phones. Check out what's brewing in the QWERTY phone world right now. Word on the street has it that the Helio Ocean 2 will be announced soon, and T-Mobile today confirmed that that an upgraded T-Mobile Sidekick LX with improved multimedia support will be launched this summer. In addition, since the introduction of Windows Mobile 6.1 a few months ago, there have been quite a few WinMo users waiting in anticipation for a free upgrade. The smartphones that are so far confirmed to receive upgrades: HTC Tilt, Samsung BlackJack II, Motorola Q9 global and Pantech Duo on AT&T Wireless, as well as the Motorola Q9c, Samsung Ace, HTC Touch and HTC Mogul on Sprint. Now might be a good time to get in touch with your carrier to get more information. Here are a bunch of officially announced QWERTY phones that will hit store shelves soon: Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1    Similar models » When: October 2008 Worth: $750 We get a hands-on walkthrough with the Windows Mobile 6.1-powered Xperia X1. Are we digging those panels? Read »   Video »   Features »   Side-by-side » HTC Touch Pro    Similar models » When: September 2008 Worth: $800 Carrier: Unlocked The HTC Touch Pro boasts Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with TouchFLO 3D, GPS capabilities, QWERTY thumbboard and a 2.8-inch VGA touch screen. Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T)    Similar models » When: October 2008 Worth: $300 Carrier: AT&T We check out the coolest BlackBerry ever, the RIM BlackBerry Bold. So why was this love at first sight? Read »   Video »   Features »   Side-by-side » Velocity Mobile 111    Similar models » When: October 2008 Carrier: Unlocked With a full QWERTY, trackball and touchscreen, is this the winning combo for a WinMo smartphone? Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » HP iPaq 900    Similar models » When: June 2008 Worth: $470 Carrier: Unlocked The HP iPAQ 900 will finally be released in late June, featuring Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and turn-by-turn GPS navigation. Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » Asus m536    Similar models » When: August 2008 Worth: $800 The Asus M536 is a bullet-proof sedan to the Asus ZX1's supercar frame. Does it drive just as nice? Read »   Features »   Side-by-side » LG KT610    Similar models » When: August 2008 LG updates the enV look with the LG KT610, and it surprises us with a popular smartphone OS inside. Can you guess which one? 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