HTC Obsession Coming Later This Year As The Diamond 3

For all you that passed on the AT&T Pure & HTC Diamond 2 will be rewarded when you learn that there is hardware upgraded HTC Obsession coming to T-Mobile and AT&T to be called the Diamond 3. With a 1GHz processor and an upgraded Amoled “multi-touch” 3.7” capacitive screen, the Diamond 3 will be sure to please. It is also mentioned that the Diamond 3 will come out of the box sporting Windows Mobile 7 and not an upgradable WinMo 6.5 version. Check out the specs:

• CPU: Qualcomm QSD8250; 1GHz
• GSM HSDPA
• Device Size: 112 x 56 x 11.7 mm
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 512MB/512MB
• Internal Storage: 4GB
• External Storage: MicroSD (up to 32GB)
• Screen Size/Type: 3.7-inch capacitive AMOLED “Multitouch Supported”
• Camera: 5.0 Megapixel AF with flash; HD 720p video@ 25fps
• Video Support: Windows Media Video (WMV), MPEG-4 (MP4/M4V) H.264, DVR-MS4
• Audio Support: Windows Media Audio (WMA), Advanced Audio Coding (AAC-LC), FairPlay DRM, MP3 (.mp3)
• Battery:  Removable 1230 mAh
• Talk Time: Up to 10 hours
• Standby Time: 240 hours
• Internet Use: 6 hours (3G), 7.5 hours (WiFi)
• Video Playback: 7 hours
• Audio Playback: 24 hours

According to WMPU, who got the goods on the Diamond 3, it will not be coming in CDMA either. Attributing the absence from entering the CDMA market is based on poor sales of the past Diamond device. The rumor is the Diamond 3 will start shipping in June which means AT&T Customers should see it in October.

We’ll keep you posted on leaked photo’s and more news as we get it so stay tuned.

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