Elijah Nicolas
Sprint Treo 755p ROM Update
It has been about 8 months since the release of the Palm Treo 755p and just yesterday, Palm release a much awaited update to the Treo 755p bringing the firmware version to Treo755p-1.07-SPNT. Currently, the only mention of what this update entails is that it is “a tune-up that improves audio, stability, software quality and […]
Red BlackBerry 8830 for Verizon Wireless
On the eve of February, America’s carriers have rushed to offer a select few of their phones in either red or pink just in time for some February marketing. The latest addition to undergo the transformation is marketed towards the savvy-styled, “fashionable professional.” The Red BlackBerry 8830 Word Phone from Verizon Wireless will feature all […]
AT&T Raising SMS Rates
AT&T is poised to raise the rates of plain text messaging another $.05 to $.20 per message on March 30, 2008. Multimedia messaging will also be affected by a similar increase of $.05 to equal $.30 per message. Subscribers with current messaging plans will not see the increase as this change only affects those on […]
Verizon Launches BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in Pink
Just in time for the month of love, Verizon Wireless has released a Pink version of RIM’s consumer favorite BlackBerry Pearl 8130. Available immediately online and soon in a store near you, the Pink version of the Pearl sports all the same features found in the earlier released 8130, except with a smaller price tag. […]
New Trio of Executives at Sprint
When a new chief executive comes to office, one has come to expect that corporate reshuffling usually follows. After laying off 4,000 employees, CEO Dan Hesse, has let go of three of its top executives: Chief Financial Officer Paul Saleh, Chief Marketing Officer Tim Kelly, and President of Sales and Distribution Mark Angelino. All three […]
RIM Announces BlackBerry Software Enhancements
Research In Motion announced on Tuesday a series of software updates along with future plans for their BlackBerry devices. These updates will enhance messaging and collaboration, provide simpler management, offer enhanced security and expand application development support. RIM is projecting that this update will benefit all their users across the board from IT groups, to […]
Samsung SGH-t819 Slider Now Available for T-Mobile
Available immediately from T-Mobile’s website, the Samsung t819 sports quad-band radios, 5 hours talk time and up to 300 hours standby. Slotted as a mid-range device, it also includes Stereo Bluetooth, a 1.3 Megapixel Camera, video camera, and a micro SD memory slot for all your media files. It also supports T-Mobiles myFaves. More importantly, […]
Samsung Z400 Brings QChat Direct Connect to Sprint
Photos from the FCC have revealed the Samsung SPH-Z400; the first QChat-enabled phone from Sprint. QChat will be branded as Direct Connect, returning Push To Talk to the Sprint PCS line of phones. Basic features include a dual display, camera, and Bluetooth but other specifications are currently unavailable. The third picture (shown below) confirms the […]
CDMA Version of HTC Shift Revealed on FCC Website
While the HTC Shift still has yet to fully be released in its GSM/UMTS form, the FCC’s device approval web site has revealed a second version of the device. While almost identical to the original Shift, the new Shift replaces its GSM/UMTS radio with an EV-DO mobile broadband card built-in. HTC has referred to the […]
Users Call for HTC Class Action Suit
Angry consumers have launched HTCClassAction.org, which is an attempt to make future buyers and users aware of the fact that HTC manufactured devices may be “grossly underperforming.” The website claims that HTC has neglected its customers by both “Not providing the necessary drivers to take full advantage of the device” and “Misleading the public through […]