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Verizon Launches Motorola W755
By Humberto Saabedra on May 26, 2008
Verizon has launched the midrange W755 clamshell from Motorola. The phone features touch-sensitive keys on the front face to control Bluetooth activation, media player control, general volume control, and muting of calls along with a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone, stereo Bluetooth support, and GPS support through VZ Navigator. The […]
Posted in BREW, CDMA2000, EV-DO, Motorola, Navigation, Verizon | 1 Response
Sprint Sets Launch Date for Instinct
By Humberto Saabedra on May 22, 2008
Sprint has announced a June 20th release date for the Samsung Instinct. The release date covers availability through Telesales, online, and Sprint retailers, but did caution that availability would be just short of a complete national launch as not every store would be stocked on that day. The carrier has not set a pricepoint for […]
Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, Navigation, Samsung, Sprint | 11 Responses
Nokia to Add Maps Feature to Ovi Platform
By Humberto Saabedra on May 13, 2008
Nokia has announced plans to integrate its Maps application to its Ovi services portal with the intention to allow users to create their own maps and routes, complete with waypoints and markers that can be loaded onto compatible devices with the Nokia Maps application installed. Interested users would navigate to the Ovi portal, create an […]
Posted in Java, Navigation, Nokia, Software Platforms, Symbian

New Images of LG VX8610 Decoy and Motorola W750 Surface
By Humberto Saabedra on May 12, 2008
The first images of two upcoming Verizon Wireless phones from LG and Motorola have surfaced. Read More for the images and further details.
Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, LG, Motorola, Navigation, Verizon

RIM Officially Announces the BlackBerry Bold 9000 Series
By Humberto Saabedra on May 12, 2008
Research in Motion has formally announced in a press release today the pending launch of the BlackBerry Bold 9000. Read More for complete details.
Posted in AT&T, BlackBerry, EDGE, GSM, HSPA, Navigation, UMTS, Wi-Fi | 2 Responses

Verizon Wireless Launches Motorola Q9c and Samsung Glyde
By Humberto Saabedra on May 9, 2008
Two long anticipated devices have finally been made available to Verizon Wireless customers after months of delay and anticipation. The Samsung Glyde features a widescreen WQVGA touchscreen with haptic feedback, modified Croix user interface from the European F700, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, microSDHC expansion slot, GPS support, speakerphone, media player, […]
Posted in BREW, CDMA2000, EV-DO, Microsoft, Motorola, Navigation, Samsung, Verizon | 2 Responses
Sprint Launches BlackBerry 8330 Curve After Many Delays
By Humberto Saabedra on May 9, 2008
After many delays, Sprint has finally launched their respective version of the BlackBerry Curve. The smart device is identical to the versions released on Alltel and Verizon with a QVGA landscape display, trackball navigation as found on the Pearl, media player, 2.0 megapixel camera, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, speakerphone, full GPS […]
Posted in BlackBerry, CDMA2000, EV-DO, Navigation, Sprint

Verizon Launches Updated VZ Navigator
By Humberto Saabedra on May 8, 2008
In a press release today, Verizon has announced the launch of the highly-anticipated Version 4 of the VZ Navigator GPS software. As we previously reported during CTIA the new version features 3D perspective view, real-time traffic in 75 markets, weather information, local event and movie search, and gas station search capabilities. The program is available […]
Posted in Navigation, Verizon | 3 Responses

Treo 800w Release Date and Further Details Surface
By Humberto Saabedra on May 7, 2008
Windows Mobile enthusiast site WMExperts has revealed new details and confirmed others regarding the upcoming Palm Treo 800w for Sprint. The release date for the device has been tentatively set for July 22nd which corroborates the information on the prior leaked roadmap as well as now featuring a built-in GPS transceiver, larger keyboard with internal […]
Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, Navigation, Palm, Sprint, Wi-Fi | 5 Responses

Verizon Wireless Launches BlackBerry Curve 8330 Early
By Humberto Saabedra on May 6, 2008
Verizon Wireless has launched the long-awaited BlackBerry Curve ahead of its expected release later this month, though some customers were able to order through TeleSales as early as May 1st. The device features a QVGA landscape display, trackball navigation as found on the Pearl, a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, media player, […]
Posted in BlackBerry, CDMA2000, EV-DO, Navigation, Verizon | 3 Responses