Sprint Launches Four New Phones
In keeping with the release schedule leaked by various roadmaps, Sprint has released four of its five expected devices today in all sales channels with the most highly anticipated device being pushed back to the middle of the month in the Touch Diamond. Â Â The Samsung M220 and M320 feature Bluetooth, speakerphone, wireless backup support, […]
Report Confirms Palm Planning to Release CDMA Treo Pro
The English edition of the Chinese Economic News Service has filed a report regarding Palm’s recent contract sale to HTC for the manufacturing of the newest Palm Windows Mobile device in the Treo Pro 850. The report also states that Palm is planning to offer a CDMA version of the device to be offered to […]
Motorola Announces EVDO Rev. A Push to Talk Solution
In a press release today, Motorola has announced the availability of a new Push to Talk solution which consists of a preloaded software client on mobile devices that the company claims provides comparable call setup to other more established solutions utilizing EVDO Rev. A data connections. Motorola also touted its implementation of other services within […]
First Official Sprint Diamond Images Surface, Specifications and Launch Date Set
The first official press images for the Sprint version of the HTC Touch Diamond have surfaced along with confirmed information regarding specifications, and a confirmed launch date. The device will launch with the highest level of specifcations ever seen on a Sprint branded HTC device, with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, a VGA resolution display, EVDO […]
Palm Releases Radio Updates for Alltel 700wx and Verizon 700p
Palm has quietly released two updates for the Verizon Treo 700p and Alltel 700wx smart devices that address a rare phone reset bug that occurs under certain conditions. It should be noted that Alltel users with firmware version 1.12 loaded on their devices do not have to apply this update, while Verizon 700p users with […]
Verizon Launches BlackBerry Curve in Pink
Verizon has launched another color in its stable of popular BlackBerry Curve devices, with this one designed to appeal to the farier gender. This version of the Curve is otherwise identical to the other versions with a QVGA landscape display, QWERTY keyboard, speakerphone, microSDHC expansion slot, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, GPS support through […]
First Details and Images of Verizon Blitz Surface
The first images of the UTStarcom TXT8010 have surfaced thanks to a leaked Equipment Guide featuring Verizon branding on the device. Image courtesy of Engadget Mobile The messaging and multimedia device is expected to be launched first through Wal-Mart as the Verizon Blitz on August 8th under the inPulse prepaid lineup and will feature a […]
Sprint Launches Airave Indoor Cellsite Service Nationwide (Updated)
Sprint has officially launched its long awaited indoor femtocell solution designed to extend and facilitate coverage inside homes and buildings with poor reception. The Sprint Airave is a cellular basestation manufactured by Samsung that relies on an Ethernet connection leading to broadband internet access that splits available spectrum around the coverage radius of the device, […]
Verizon Launches Casio Boulder Online
Verizon has launched the second EVDO Rev. A capable PTT handset in their planned arsenal to compete with Sprint in the imminent battle between both providers for the highly lucrative Push to Talk market. Like the Motorola Adventure, the Boulder features a MilSpec bodyshell that is shock, dust, and water resistant and features EVDO Rev. […]
Sprint Announces Wireless Infrastructure Sale to TowerCo.
In a press release this morning, Sprint has announced the sale of 3,300 CDMA, WiMax, and iDEN cellsites to TowerCo. for $670 million in cash with a secondary long-term leasing arrangement whereby TowerCo will provide the infrastructure necessary for Sprint to operate its wireless service operations while also handling maintenance and other logistical functions unrelated […]