O2 Releases XDA Mantle

O2 has unveiled a new Windows Mobile 6.0-powered handset known as the XDA Mantle, and this one is different from the vast majority of others thanks to the inclusion of a fingerprint sensor for data security purposes. It sure as heck makes life a whole lot easier as well, since you don’t have to worry about forgetting too many passwords. Features of the XDA Mantle include :-

• GPS navigation
• HSDPA connectivity
• Wi-Fi support
• Dual SD memory card slots
• 3 megapixel camera
• 256MB RAM
• 1GB flash memory
• 3.5″ LCD display at 240 x 320 resolution
• Bluetooth connectivity

The XDA Mantle is an offshoot of the HTC P6500 that was introduced a year ago, and will be targeting the corporate market. No word on pricing, but I guess biometric security measures are better compared to writing down a password on bits of paper that drunk executives tend to lose.