Alltel Launches Motorola Evoke
Following up on the cancelation of the Evoke for MetroPCS, Alltel has launched its version of the high-end slider. The slider features a large 2.8 inch QVGA resolution touchscreen display, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, microSDHC expansion slot, media player, GPS support via Alltel Navigator, speakerphone, Bluetooth with stereo audio support and support for […]
MetroPCS Cancels Motorola Evoke QA4 Launch
Multiple sources have confirmed to PhoneNews.com that MetroPCS has canceled plans to launch the Motorola Evoke QA4 touchscreen slider, which was originally intended for launch in May due to “system issues” as stated by multiple MetroPCS employees and Motorola reps. The phone was a surprise hit at CTIA owing to its foundation in a custom […]
CTIA: Comsys Shows Us Phone-as-Aircard, ZTE Shows Us CDMA WiMAX Phones
Comsys and ZTE both had one mutual trick up their sleeves. The idea was inevitable: With WiMAX phones on the horizon, WiMAX phones should work easier than today’s phones as wireless modems for computers. The solution that Comsys appears to be embracing is the flip-out USB port model. The phone will carry a full USB […]
Virgin Mobile Launches New Plans and Assistance Program for Unemployed
Virgin Mobile has announced a new slate of service plans that are designed to reflect the increased demand for messaging and the trend to unlimited flat-rate calling as well as offering a first of its kind service for the unemployed. Starting with the new service plans, the new flagship plan for the carrier will be […]
Verizon Officially Announces HTC Touch Diamond
Verizon has officially announced pending availability of the long awaited HTC Touch Diamond. As previously reported, the Verizon variant will feature a microSDHC expansion slot in place of the 4GB NAND Flash chip found in the Sprint and Alltel versions, although contract pricing has increased by $100 to $299.99 after $70 mail-in rebate via prepaid […]
Novatel Mi-Fi Rips Off Our iPod touch Trick
Sure, we were the first site to point out that the old 2G iPhone could sip Wi-Fi from a 3G phone. People laughed… until they tried it. Then, we were the first to show how the iPod touch could replace your iPhone using the same trickery… saving you hundreds each year. People didn’t laugh that […]
CTIA: Sierra AirCard 402 Converts PC Card to ExpressCard On-The-Go
We did get a chance to see Sierra’s new AirCard 402 in action. Unlike other ExpressCard solutions that offer optional PC Card adapters, this EV-DO card comes with the PC Card adapter built-in to the product. It allows for easy interchanging by sliding the ExpressCard module into the pre-formatted dock. Surprisingly, it won us over […]
Verizon Diamond Release Details Surface
The first concrete details regarding the Verizon variant of the HTC Touch Diamond have surfaced along with preliminary pricing and availability information. The device will be available starting on April 10th online, through Telesales, and through Business accounts with an as yet undetermined availability for retail stores and dealers. The Verizon variant will be functionally […]
Samsung Leaks Instinct S30 Press Image
Samsung has leaked the first press image of the forthcoming Samsung Instinct S30 which will be released on Sprint in April. The leak occured via the Korean site in Hangul as part of a press release promoting its presence during CTIA this week. No specific information on the S30 was included besides the image, although […]
Verizon Launches Nokia 7205 Intrigue
As expected, Verizon has launched the Nokia 7205 Intrigue. The phone features 1xEVDO Rev A connectivity, QVGA internal display, microSDHC expansion slot, access to VCAST services, Visual Voicemail, media player, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, speakerphone, and 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder. The phone also features an identical external display to the Nokia 7510 […]