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HTC has been really busy of late with a slew of devices expected to make their debut in the coming weeks. The latest of which is this, the HTC Rhyme (codenamed: Bliss).

Below is some unconfirmed specs on the internet machine:
*Comes with HTC Charm — an pendant-like accessory that glows to tell user of incoming calls or messages
*3.7-inch display
*1GHz single-core processor
*5MP camera with 720p video recording

The HTC Rhyme departs from the other Android smartphone in HTC’s range as it is the first to be primarily designed for women. For now we’re only presented with an official-looking render of the device with no details on specifications and pricing.

Though from the picture, we can see that the Rhyme is running a cleaner looking Sense 3.5. September 20 is the expected launch date and it appears that Asia may be a key market for the device (notice Singapore set as default location in the weather widget?)

So ladies, what do you think? The HTC Rhyme tickle your fancy?

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Best Buy — a popular consumer electronics retailer in the US — has started pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Two versions are available, a 16GB WiFi version for US$469.99 and a 32GB WiFi version that will be selling for US$569.99. The pre-order page however didn’t yet include a launch date for the device.

We have been told that the Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be making it to Malaysia in about a month’s time after the launch of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. We’re nearing the one month mark since the Galaxy Tab 10.1 was launch but we haven’t seen any indication that Samsung Malaysia is planning another launch soon. It’s either that they really nothing planned at the moment or they are keeping a very tight lid on things.

Either way, with the US pricing of the Galaxy Tab 8.9 now a known quantity, it gives us some indication of how much the device might retail for when it comes to Malaysia.

In this instance we’re pegging the Galaxy Tab 8.9 (16GB WiFi) to retail in the range of RM1,600 to RM1,500. We’re using the US retail price of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and its difference with the Malaysia selling price as a marker, which means our estimate, at the moment, is an educated at best. Even so, it looks some may see the Galaxy Tab 8.9 as expensive.

But for those who are waiting for the Galaxy Tab 8.9, don’t you worry. We’ll keep a close eye on things. When we get the latest details, you’ll know it.

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The BlackBerry Torch 9810 (RRP RM1,988) is now available on DiGi for as low as RM1,249 with its DG Smart Plan.

There’s really nothing out of the ordinary with regards to the DG Smart Plans that are on offer. You get to choose from two plans with two contract terms giving you four possible plan combinations. There’s the DG Smart Plan 48 with 1GB of mobile internet data and a flat rate of 15sen/min calls and 10sen/SMS to all networks for RM43/month. You can also purchase the Torch 9810 with a DG Smart Plan 68 which offers the same call and SMS rates as the DG Smart Plan 48 but offers 5GB mobile internet data. You can opt for 12- and 24-months contract period.

For both plans you will need to add RM10/month for BlackBerry Internet Service or RM20/month for BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

If you’re looking for a simple, hassle-free plan that comes with the BlackBerry 9810, DiGi is probably it. Simple and cheap. No guarantees on performance and coverage though.

For more details, check out DiGi’s website here.

Let’s face it, the biggest issue everyone has with the BlackBerry PlayBook (even BlackBerry fans), is that there is not native email or messaging client on the device. The only way to get email on the PlayBook is by tethering it with a BlackBerry phone. Even for someone with a BlackBerry phone, this is a hassle. Also, tethering your phone is always going to bring down battery life and that’s not a good thing either.

PlayBook owners can rejoice because this is all going to change, for the good.

While announcing RIM’s Q2 Fiscal 2012 Results Announcement, Jim Balsille, co-CEO of the Canadian tech firm has confirmed that a “major feature update” is coming soon to the BlackBerry PlayBook.

The update will be shown off at BlackBerry DevCon next month and will be made available “shortly after”. Version 2.0 of the PlayBook software will bring the much needed native email, contacts and calendar to the device.

In addition, the update will also bring The BlackBerry Video to the PlayBook and along with it access to over 10,000 movies and TV shows and ability to stream these content via HDMI on your TV. We don’t think BlackBerry Video will be of any use here in Malaysia because we lack of required content.

What is of a lot of use will be the Android App Player that is coming with the PlayBook OS update which will allow the PlayBook to run Android apps. We can’t wait to see how that’s going to work.

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Formspring has launched its official iPhone app. There are many unofficial apps for Formspring in the App Store, much like the Facebook iPad app.

The official Formspring app lets you ask and reply to questions. You can also respond to questions with text and video.

Formspring is a social network that a lot of people use daily, so its nice that the company finally launched an iPhone app. The app has a beautiful UI, meaning that Formspring took its time, and it was definitely worth the wait. The current App Store reviews average at 5 stars, showing that a lot of users like it so far.

You can download the app for free in the App Store.