Not to be out-shadowed by the recent HTC-sourced T-Mobile G1 running on Android, the Windows Mobile SureType slider known as the T-Mobile Shadow, also made by HTC, will get updated to version 2.0 hopefully in the near future. The Shadow II has been spotted over at the FCC for approval to be used on American cellular frequencies.

Details according to PhoneScoop:

The HTC-made device is very similar to the original Shadow, with the main differences being Windows Mobile 6.1, a faster processor, and a more rounded design. The draft user manual also lists separate battery life times for GSM and UMA, indicating the phone may support T-Mobile’s UMA-based Unlimited HotSpot Calling service. The documents show nearly identical features, including 2.6-inch QVGA display, spinning scroll wheel, slide-out 20-key text keyboard, 2 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, microSD memory card slot, and quad-band GSM/EDGE. No information is available on a release date.

Because of the low-resolution image from PhoneScoop, I am not sure if much has changed aesthetically from previous leaked images of the Shadow II. Previous shots, if they are to be credible, show the phone’s front to be flat and glossy, with a smooth and modern lines akin to the looks of HTC’s newest range of Windows Mobile devices from the Touch family such as the Touch HD, Touch Pro, and Touch Diamond.

In the picture below, the larger picture was the old picture; PhoneScoop’s picture is shown in the upper right hand corner. For more pictures, check out AllShadow.com.