Rogers Wireless of Canada could very well be the first mobile carrier in North America to make the HTC Touch2 available to the masses, at least that's what some sources have pointed out. Word also has it that this Windows Mobile 6.5-powered smartphone will also feature several colors that won't be considered normal for the handset. There is still no word on pricing or a launch date, so do stay tuned.

Word has it that AT&T could be selling an 8GB iPhone 3GS in the US before Christmas, retailing for all of $99. If that were to be true, expect this bad boy to fly off the shelves quicker than you can blink, since it offers the full iPhone experience albeit with a smaller storage capacity that probably won't bother you too much. Assuming this rumor is true, it would most probably mean the discontinuation of the regular iPhone 3G that comes in that flavor, of course.

Word on the street has it that the rumored fourth generation iPhone from Apple will come with an RFID reader. This could very well be true since Apple has already submitted several patents involving iPhone RFID. The patents also describe technology which sees an RFID reader embedded within a device's touchscreen. Apart from that, the patent claims will encompass methods that enable the iPhone or iPod to work as a tag, making way for authentication with other devices.

Seems that T-Mobile has already started to roll out of its 7.2Mbps HSPA network that will make allowance for zippy mobile Internet browsing, and tests performed in listed cities including Chicago and New York did not point to any upgrade, but perhaps someone out there happens to fall under the 7.2Mbps HSPA signal. Do leave a comment if you're one of the lucky few.

Chinese website 51nb.com managed to upload a new set of recently captured images which are touted to be spy shots of the upcoming ThinkPad from Lenovo. Take a look and judge for yourself - is this a possible future ThinkPad from Lenovo, or is it a knockoff from Shenzen or other manufacturers who intend to mislead folks while setting up an easy way to scam gullible people online?

Sony hasn't had a vey good track record where its future DSLR offerings are concerned, with the latest among them being the A750 which is expected to come with a 14.6-megapixel full frame sensor. No idea on what the other specifications are within the A750 though, so we will most probably have to wait until CES 2010 rolls around before more information is divulged.

Seems that there is a new Nintendo DSi that is in the works according to some rumors, where it will hit Japan first (where else), featuring a slightly larger 4" display on both top and bottom segments. Nice to know that the same rumor also points to a similar price point as the existing DSi despite offering 3/4 of an inch more in terms of viewing area, targeting an older market who might have problems with their eyesight. Won't the graphics be more pixelated then with the larger display? Either that or could this also feature new hardware within to substantiate the NVIDIA Tegra rumor with the DSi?

Bill Keller of the NY Times has dropped the bomb by mentioning the upcoming Apple Slate tablet computer. Here's what he says in his speech to the digital group at the New York Times:

Sixth, we need to figure out the right journalistic product to deliver to mobile platforms. I’m hoping we can get the newsroom more actively involved in delivering our best journalistic product..
… times reader, iPhone apps, impending apple slate or whatever comes after that.

The video is in the full post. Now, remember that it doesn't mean that Bill Keller has inside information or has unintentionally pre-announced a product. He might just be expecting Apple to launch such a device soon. In the past, the NY Times has been one of the few outlets to have an early access to Apple's products, and if such a tablet was to exist, you can bet that Apple is talking to media partners right now - including the NYT, to figure out how to make it economically viable for the newspapers. Search previous Apple Tablet stories.

Interestingly enough, the Nokia Booklet 3G is not out in the US just yet, but it looks set to feature a sequel already according to Nokia’s manufacturing partner Compal who is currently working overtime in order make sure the first Nokia netbook won't fall short in terms of stock number when it arrives.

The mysterious HTC smartphone which is most likely an Android-powered version of the HD2 will come with a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, where rumors abound of it arriving at Verizon's doorstep before the year is over, just as with the HTC Passion. The HTC HD2 will most likely be one of the more interesting smartphones out there, with the 1GHz Snapdragon processor all set to wreak havoc on applications. Patience is a virtue here, so do wait and see what the future holds.

Word has it that the Nintendo DSi might be getting a voice chat channel in the near future, and while the company has denied that rumor, we can't help but hope positively that it is true. After all, Nintendo did try to push the Wii Speak feature for some time now, although chatting through the Wii might be weirder than the DSi which is a much more natural device and platform to do so. What's your take on this?

Remember the buzz generated when rumors of a BlackBerry watch was circulating a few days back? Well, it is time for a reality check, where RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis sniggered when asked when will the fabled BlackBerry watch be released to the masses. Perhaps he is laughing at the sheer impossibility of that happening, or could he be secretly happy deep down inside, knowing that this might be just the thing to knock the iPhone off its lofty perch?

Each time the Apple Store goes down, many people whoop with joy as that more or less means one thing and one thing only - a brand new slew of products are coming right up. Just as we speculated yesterday, these new updates could range from a slew of new products or it could be nothing at all. Good thing we have leaked part numbers that do point towards a new 21.5" iMac alongside new AirPort gear among others. Without further ado, here are some of the parts featured on this leaked list.

• MC207LL/A - K84 BEST BTR- USA
• MC238LL/A - MAC MINI 2.26/2x1GB/160/SD/AP/BT-USA
• MC239LL/A- MAC MINI 2.53/2x2GB/320GB/SD/AP/BT-USA
• MC340LL/A - AIRPORT EXTREME (SIM DUALBAND) - USA
• MC343LL/A - TIME CAPSULE 1TB (SIM DUALBAND) -USA
• MC344LL/A - TIME CAPSULE 2TB (SIM DUALBAND) - USA
• MC408LL/A - MAC MINI 2.53/2x2GB/1TB/NO ODD/AP-BT-USA
• MC413LL/A - IMAC 21.5"/3.06/2x2GB/1TB/4670-256MB-USA
• MC434LL/A - APPLE VESA MOUNT ADAPTER
• MC461LL/A - MACBOOK 60W MAGSAFE POWER ADAPTER - USA

Looks like the rumor mill is in overtime with news of updated Macs making their way to the masses as early as tomorrow. Speculation also abounds that one might actually see a Magic Mouse accessory to go along with it, while new MacBooks and iMacs will definitely be welcomed by all and sundry. What do you think of this rumor - something to go ahead and believe, or is it worth dismissing?