HTC has recently announced the release of a new handset. The HTC Touch Cruise 09 - an update on the previous Touch Cruise model - is scheduled to be released sometime this year.

This new model is a GPS heavy phone featuring an Advanced Navigation system and the new feature of HTC Footprints. This new features allows you to mark specific locations with photos, videos and even audio clips. So when flipping back through your day you can trace your steps with multiple mean of data. This is geo-tagging to the max.

In addition to this new GPS feature the model also can be used as a navigator for car rides, as it is reported to include a car cradle in the packaging. This will give turn by turn directions and get you to your destination quickly and safely.

Other features include a large 2.8″ display with TouchFLO UI and also the Qualcomm® MSM7225™, 528 MHz chip.

This is another strong addition to HTC’s already stellar line of smartphones. The GPS features, full touch screen and slim and sleek design of the phone will definitely make this model an attractive purchase for anyone looking to step into the smartphone market.