T- Mobile is going to Launch HTC Touch Pro2 on August 12

T-Mobile, the nation's fourth-largest carrier, said the HTC Touch Pro2 -- a touch screen smartphone with conference speakerphone technology -- will be available beginning August 12. The Bellevue, Wash.-based company said flipping the Touch Pro2 over turns it into a sophisticated speakerphone -- similar to those found in corporate boardrooms.

The handset uses "Straight Talk" technology to deliver high-fidelity sound enhanced by asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression with full-duplex acoustics.

Running on Windows Mobile 6.1, users can view, edit and update Microsoft documents, access calendars and manage to-do lists.

The Touch Pro2 also has a 3.6-inch touch screen, sliding QWERTY keyboard, 3.2-megapixel camera with auto-focus, Bluetooth wireless technology, Wi-Fi for fast Internet and built-in GPS and location-based services.

"The HTC Touch Pro2 offers the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone, while also delivering unparalleled elegance in both its exterior and user interface design," said Jason Mackenzie, HTC's vice president. "HTC and T-Mobile have a history of introducing groundbreaking products, and this collaboration continues with the debut of this highly anticipated device to the U.S. market."

The HTC Touch Pro2 will be available on August 12 in retail stores and online.

Report: RIM and Apple taking the lead in smartphone sales (Q2)

FierceWireless reports that Research firm IDC has released its list of top-selling smartphones in the U.S. during the second quarter. Research In Motion and Apple topped the list, accounting for the top six highest selling U.S. smartphone devices.

RIM's BlackBerry Curve, available in a variety of models and for all of the major U.S. networks, made the number one spot. The iPhone 3GS placed second even though it is only available in two models and with one carrier.

While Apple owned fourth place with its iPhone 3G model, RIM filled out the other top six spots with its Pearl, Bold, and Storm models. T-Mobile's G1, the HTC Touch Pro, and the HTC Touch Diamond placed at the bottom of the top ten list. Perhaps surprisingly, the highly anticipated Palm Pre fell behind top smartphone competitors in eighth place, according to IDC.