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AT&T (formally Cingular) may soon deliver a firmware update for the 8525 smartphone; this according to an anonymous tip received by Engadget. The 8525 is the operator's version of original design manufacturer HTC's Hermes Pocket PC Phone.

The most significant enhancement to the 8525 from this possible software patch is the enabling of Nextel-style push-to-talk (PTT), a feature the device has been ready for since the carrier introduced the device back in the fall. There's even a (currently) non-functioning button for this very functionality on the 8525.

As with a recent firmware upgrade released for the Samsung BlackJack, also carried by this operator, the upcoming ROM update will reportedly deliver AT&T branding to the 8525, in addition to number of other bug fixes, as well.

If this tip is correct, then expect the firmware upgrade will appear on or around April 25th.

A future update, due sometime in third quarter according to the tipster, will bring Windows Mobile 6 to the 8525.