Obrien,

Not much has been said about the Webkit browser outside that already said at the World Congress a couple of weeks ago.  In looking at the new browser, it appears it will be fast.  Will it run on my Tour or your Storm?  I don't know yet.  I would look for this to be incorporated into OS 6. 

To your question about VZW dropping the Storm, that is just a rumor for now. 

Doc