While we are still awaiting the first Android phone we already have the Opera Mini browser launched in readiness for the HTC Dream’s release.

With no handset to operate the browser on you may be asking what madness is this? But tech heads keen to get a feel for Opera Mini’s Android edition can test the system using the Android Emulator and just squint real hard.

The excitement is definitely growing given Google’s track record and many are counting on May 6th and the rumored launch of the HTC Dream to get an idea of wehther all the hype is warranted and whether Google can deliver on Mobile OS as it delivered on email.

If you want to try it out you’ll need to download and install the latest version of the Android SDK, obtain the Opera Mini for Android package, start the emulator tool and transfer and install the Opera package to the emulator. Opera Mini should appear in the applications folder.

Sony Ericsson has released pictures of the Cybershot W61S that are bound to rock the camera phone market.

The W61S features 5.1 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom, smile shutter technology and “Exmor” CMOS matrix. Is that hot or what?

Also including in this sexy slider’s feature pack is GPS, Bluetooth, microSD a 2.8-inch WVGA screen and 3 gorgeous color options.

Being auctioned to raise money for the Children’s Cancer Foundation (in Singapore) these great Limited Edition HTC Touch phones are not just for the business professional with their great feature pack.

* Windows Mobile 6 Pro
* WiFi
* Bluetooth
* MicroSD port (512MB included, 4GB max)
* 2 megapixel camera
* 4.0x 2.4x 0.6 inch and weighs 4 ounces

Bewaring of bidding though - the phones are only shipping to Singapore, but if you are so inclined put in a bid here.

Phrases like iPhone killer have become meaningless when discussing possible rivals for the Apple marvel, but how does the Nokia 5800 XpressMedia fare head to head spec for spec with its more fancied rival - we decided to take a look.

First the Nokia 5800 XpressMedia

• 3.2-inch touchscreen display
• 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus
• Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM/EDGE radio
• 3G UMTS/HSDPA
• Bluetooth 2.0
• WiFi
• GPS
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• TV-out port
• 140MB on-board storage
• 111 x 52 x 14.5 mm
• 104g

Now the Apple iPhone responds

• 3.5-inch touchscreen display
• 2.0 megapixel camera (no autofocus)
• Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM/EDGE radio
• no 3G UMTS/HSDPA
• Bluetooth 2.0
• WiFi
• no GPS
• proprietary headphone jack
• proprietary TV-out port
• 8GB or 16GB on-board storage
• 115 x 61 x 11.6 mm
• 135g
It’s pretty tight the Nokia has given Apple a run for its money in the specifications department, but will its usability be any match for eveyone’s favourite mobile browser?

A new video demo of the next Pocket Explorer promises big things - a full web browsing experience meaning flash and AJAX application will work instantly and will bring the desktop experience to the 3″ display.