Report: MetroPCS to Launch LTE Service Next Month
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, regional carrier MetroPCS has confirmed plans to launch LTE service in Las Vegas and the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex next month. This follows the leak of the first live photos of the Craft feature phone which will be the first LTE phone available in the country, launching […]
Report: Samsung to Launch Craft Next Month
According to an English-language report from the Korean Yonhap news agency, Samsung has confirmed plans to launch the Samsung Craft next month on MetroPCS. Spokesperson Shin-Young-jun made the announcement during a telephone interview for the news organization. The announcement follows the leak of the first live images of the device last week, which will be […]
First Images of MetroPCS Samsung Craft Surface, America’s First LTE Phone?
The first images of the forthcoming Samsung dual-mode LTE/CDMA R900 Craft have surfaced. The Craft features a hardware QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, a touch display of unknown resolution and a SIM slot for authentication on the LTE network. Pricing has been confirmed by the tester who leaked the pictures in […]
Motorola Announces WX404 as Grasp
Following up on the FCC’s approval of the WX404 messaging phone with CDMA AWS support, Motorola has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the phone as the Grasp. The Grasp features an eco-friendly BFR and PCV free casing, along with a 100% recyclable housing. Other features include a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, media […]
FCC Approves Samsung SCH-R900 LTE Smart Device for MetroPCS
The FCC has approved the first LTE smart device destined for MetroPCS. The SCH-R900 features a sliding QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 802.11b/g WiFi radio, dual-band 1700/1900 dual-mode LTE/EVDO support and microSDHC expansion slot. Samsung had previously announced the R900 earlier this year during CTIA as part of MetroPCS’ LTE announcement while the […]
MetroPCS Launches BlackBerry 8530
MetroPCS has launched the long-awaited successor to the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and the first BlackBerry device to support its expanded AWS coverage area in the Curve 8530. The 8530 is also the first device on the regional flat-rate carrier to include a Wi-Fi radio while supporting EVDO Rev. 0 access in select coverage areas. Pricing […]
MetroPCS BlackBerry 8530 Delayed By One Week
PhoneNews.com has been able to confirm that the long-awaited MetroPCS variant of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 has been delayed from its initial July 19th launch date (today) by one week to next Monday July 26th across all sales channels. No official reason was given for the delay, but dealers have confirmed off the record that […]
MetroPCS Curve 8530 to Ship Without Tethering Capability
Following up on the marketing collateral from earlier today, reports are starting to surface from this morning’s employee and dealer training session that the MetroPCS BlackBerry 8530 will lack the capability to tether and be used as a modem. This will mark the first time that RIM has shipped a current generation BlackBerry without such […]
MetroPCS Marketing Collateral for BlackBerry Curve 8530
The marketing collateral for the forthcoming MetroPCS version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 has surfaced ahead of its launch this month confirming a $50 mail in rebate and key features. As previously reported, the 8530 will feature AWS support and will replace the aged 8330 in the regional carrier’s smartphone lineup while being the first […]
MetroPCS Samsung Code Being Updated to Windows Mobile 6.5
Samsung has inadvertently revealed that it will update the Samsung Code currently sold on MetroPCS to Windows Mobile 6.5. The update is also confirmed on the MetroPCS accessories page, which makes reference to the Samsung Code 6.5 as the updated model. However, it appears that shipments of the Code have been halted for the time […]