Sony Ericsson has finally started shipping the Xperia Arc S smartphone in the US. This handset is the successor of the popular Xperia Arc smartphone. There are almost no changes in the specs, except the 1.4 Ghz single core processor.

For the past few years since Apple launched the iPhone, they have been reluctant to sell the phone without carriers. Apple started out by selling the phone with AT&T and gradually added Verizon as a carrier last year.

HP’s latest smartphone, the Palm Pre 2, is finally available for purchase in the UK. Palm Pre 2 is available SIM-free and unlocked for €499.

HP’s latest smartphone, the Palm Pre 2, which was announced last month will go on sale from tomorrow in the UK.

Apple has begun selling unsubsidized unlocked iPhone to consumers without the 2 year contract through the Apple Store. The 8GB version of iPhone 3G costs $499, 16GB iPhone 3GS will cost $599 and 32GB iPhone 3GS will cost $699.