The latest news that is creating waves in the mobile world is that LG’s VX7100 Glance for Verizon will be entering the market on June 5, alongside the enV Touch. We would have initially thought that this device would get buried under the enV’s presence, but we think might have been a mistake. This handheld looks really stylish – in fact, it is a good deal fancier than its price.

The braided gold rear probably will not appeal to everyone, but this a cool alternative to the ubiquitous flips these guys have been launching. We have information that it will hit for $50 after a $50 rebate, and to put it mildly, it’s definitely not easy to find a phone that looks this flashy at that price level. The LG VX7100 Glance said to pack a QVGA display, 1.3 megapixel camera and a body just over 9.5mm thick. Check out the pic below and tell us what you think.

LG Glance Verizon

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We all are well aware that Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile are all getting versions of the Touch Pro2 smartphone, but where did AT&T go right in the midst of all this action? Well, folks, it so happens that AT&T has this device codenamed “Fortress” lined up for release, which will also come with a Touch Diamond2 version known as “Warhawk” to market this summer.

The Fortress is actually listed for release today, but we think it is far too soon. This smartphone is expected to launch with WinMo 6.1 AKU6 (presumably upgradeable to 6.5 down the road) with full HSPA on three bands, AGPS, a 3.2 megapixel AF cam, 3.6-inch WVGA display, and Video Share support.

Meanwhile, the Warhawk, that is, AT&T’s Touch Diamond2, gets a 3.2-inch WVGA display, dual-band HSDPA, AGPS, and Video Share, but unlike the Fortress, it’s scheduled to launch with Windows Mobile 6.5 installed out of the gate. It’s targeted for August 24, so we will see how closely they can hit the release date target.

HTC Fortress Warhawk

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The BlackBerry Pearl Flip has generally received mixed reactions from the public who have used it. While some thought it lacks the looks that is expected of a BlackBerry smartphone, others think that the oddly placed trackball is the one that gives it the weird feeling. But those who have used the Pearl Flip from Telus are not really disappointed with it. While it does come with it problems, it also has a lot going for it.

The specs of the Pearl Flip include a SureType QWERTY keyboard, 2MP camera with video, Bluetooth, media player, microSD card BlackBerry Maps, wireless email and light sensing screen among the other usual stuff a smartphone offers you.

This device is shortly expected shortly on Alltel and Verizon, so we thought you might as well have a good look at all its specs. The pros of the Pearl Flip include a nice keypad that works well, appealing form factor and external LCD offering new functionality. The minuses include the fact that the phone is a wee bit on the heavy side, the trackball does not go too easy on the eyes and the video capability is not quite up to the mark. All-in-all, the BlackBerry 8230 Pearl Flip is definitely worth a look.

Blackberry 8220 Pearl Flip

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We all thought we might have to wait until May 29 to get a hands-on feel of the LG env3, but you know what? One extremely persistent customer harassed Verizon so much, that she got a rep sell her the device well ahead of the official launch. We wonder how this gaffe happened, but the good thing here was that we also got a hands-on experience, all thanks to that customer!

Going back to the lucky customer, she seems to have liked the device tremendously, ultimately choosing to keep it over her Alias 2. Of course, we are not recommending anyone else to do the same – not without first getting a complete experience of the enV3, at least. Do take a look at the video after the break and tell us what you think.

LG enV3

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