September saw the release of a few new handsets and quite a few announcements from most of the big manufacturers. October looks like it’s going to be a busy month, with everyone trying to get their phones up ready for the Christmas rush.

Nokia

Nokia N900

Nokia will be expanding their N-Series range with the, N97 Mini and the N900. The N900 runs a completely new operating system and is Nokia’s latest attempt to conquer the touchscreen market.

We also have a provisional release date for the new XSeries handsets – the X3 and X6.

View all Nokia release dates

Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson Satio

Sony Ericsson‘s Entertainment Unlimited range is getting closer to launch. The  Satio (previously known as the Idou), Yari and the Aino are all slated for release very soon. Each handset focuses on music, gaming or imaging.

The Sony Ericsson Pureness is also due to make an appearance shortly. It’s an unusual looking phone that has a transparent screen and is focused more on style than features.

View all Sony Ericsson Release Dates

Samsung

Samsung Omnia II

Samsung‘s 12 megapixel cameraphone, the Pixon12 although delayed is expected very soon, along with a new range of touchscreen handsets. More handsets will join the Omnia family – the most exciting is the Omnia II along with a new range of low end smart phones – the Genio Pro and the Genio TXT.

View all Samsung Release Dates.

Palm

Palm Pre

Palm have put a lot into the Palm Pre, it’s doing well in America, and it’s new operating system is said to be one to rival that on the iPhone.
See the latest Palm Pre release information.

HTC

HTC Tattoo

Since the launch of the Hero, HTC have been a bit quiet, but following the announcement that Microsoft will be releasing their new phone operating system on October 6th, HTC revealed the Touch2 would be the first Windows Phone.  The HTC HD2 has also now been confirmed as being released and it really is a multimedia beast. The second Android phone branded as HTC is also due to make an appearance – the HTC Tattoo.
See the latest HTC release information.