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As excited as I am about the launch of the HTC EVO 4G, it hurt my heart a bit when I heard the news – according to HTC, the WiMAX-powered device won’t support simultaneous voice and data.  The original quote from HTC, as reported by AndroidCentral, is as follows:

“If you’re using 4G for data, you can’t use CDMA for voice. Currently the only way to do simultaneous voice and data would be through a third-party VOIP solution. However, this is not due to strict hardware limitations, so it’s possible this could change with future updates.”

Note the “this is not due to strict hardware limitations” part of the quote.  In other words, the issue is on Sprint’s end.  I’ll admit – this is normal operating procedure for CDMA phones (unless you’re using CDMA and Wi-Fi), but it shocks me that it won’t be available on the nation’s first WiMAX phone.  Who knows – maybe we’ll see the functionality at some point in the near future?

Update: It’s important to note that WiMAX data + voice is still being tested (WiMAX data and 3G voice is what’s being referred to above), so it’s possible that we’ll be able to make simultaneous WiMAX voice and data calls.  We’ll see.

Via AndroidCentral

While the US Pre Plus and Pixi Plus devices gear up for their grand debut on AT&T, Palm’s flagship devices are getting ready to appeal to a new audience: Europeans.  The GCF (Global Certification Forum) has officially approved the P101UEU (Pre Plus) and the P121UEU (Pixi Plus), and they pack GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA in the 900 MHz and 2100 MHz space.  Additional details aren’t provided (how convenient), but as far as I know, the models are identical with their American counterparts (save for regional keyboard layouts).

Positive news for those Europeans craving the latest iteration of the two devices, and a good step towards increasing Palm’s marketshare overseas.  EuroDogs, are you interested?

Via the::unwired

All I can say is it’s about time.  While most BlackBerrys on the market have either launched with OS 5.0 or been upgradeable for some time, the Verizon BlackBerry Tour 9630 was stuck on OS 4.7.  Not that it’s a bad OS by any means, but many in the BlackBerry community felt as if the Tour 9630 (and more specifically, the Verizon version) was being thrown under the bus by Verizon and/or RIM.

Improvements include:

• Camera – Smoother operation in both camera and video applications.
• Calling – Improved Bluetooth functionality for last number dialed, enhanced functionality for Voice Activated Dialing in both French and English, improved missed call log showing missed Call Waiting calls, and upgraded Call Waiting caller ID and call timer.
• Messaging – Improved functionality for reading, sending, forwarding, and deleting SMS messages as well as corrected in-box display when in holster.
• Bluetooth – Improvements in operation when using VZ Navigator
• Push To Talk – Push To Talk capability Software Availability

There were rumblings in the community that the .591 build was less than perfect, so it will be interesting to see how it pans out as an official release.  Go get your download on, and let us know how it performs! 

Via CrackBerry