Verizon Launches Samsung U750 Alias 2
As expected, Verizon has launched the successor to the venerable Samsung Alias in the Samsung Alias 2. The phone features an e-ink based keypad, which allows for instantaneous transitions between the standard 12 key dialing pad and a horizontal QWERTY keyboard depending on the orientation of the dual-hinge display. The rest of the featureset includes […]
Verizon to Launch HP Mini Netbook with EV-DO on May 17th
Verizon is set to launch its first subsidized netbook on May 17th, the same day as the release of the Novatel MiFi across all sales channels. The HP Mini 1151NR will be offered for $199.99 after new 2 year agreement and rebates after selecting either the $40/month or the $60/month data plans which are set […]
Verizon Announces MiFi Availability and Pricing
Verizon has announced the forthcoming launch of the Novatel MiFi mobile router/modem with specific pricing and data plan details, following up a previous report. The device (which features a Wi-Fi radio, EVDO Rev A. modem and allows for up to five simultaneous users) will be available on May 17th for $149.99 after new 2 year […]
Verizon to Launch Novatel MiFi Portable Router
At CTIA, PhoneNews.com covered the Novatel MiFi mobile router while noting the concept was inspired by the trailblazing method to share 3G data to a Wi-Fi enabled device that we’ve championed for years with the iPhone and iPod Touch. Now comes preliminary confirmation that Verizon Wireless will be the first to launch the portable basestation […]
Palm Eos Coming to Sprint After Pre Launch
Following the confirmation of the Palm Eos for AT&T, sources within Sprint have confirmed to PhoneNews.com the existence of the CDMA version of the forthcoming smart device for the carrier. The device is currently testing within Sprint for a possible release during the third quarter of this year after the release of the Pre, and […]
Samsung Announces Tint for MetroPCS
Samsung and MetroPCS have announced the launch of the entry level Tint clamshell in a press release. The Tint features interchangeable face and backing plates along with tri-band CDMA support, VGA camera, messaging, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth, and speakerphone. The phone will be launched across MetroPCS markets later next month for $129.99.
FCC Reveals Motorola A4500 Dual-Mode Smartphone for Verizon
The FCC has revealed the Motorola A4500 smart device intended for Verizon Wireless. The A4500 is a derivative of the Q series and features a dual-mode CDMA/GSM radio for international roaming, Windows Mobile 6.1, microSDHC expansion slot, Wi-Fi radio, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, media player, biometric fingerprint scanner, TV output, and GPS support […]
Verizon Announces Samsung Trance (Updated)
As previously reported, Verizon has announced the successor to the venerable music oriented Samsung Juke with the Samsung Trance. The Samsung Trance is nearly identical to the Juke in featureset with touch and context sensitive keys for navigation and media playback, microSDHC expansion slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, speakerphone, […]
Sprint Launches Mobile Broadband 2-in 1 Aircard
Following up on our coverage of the Sierra AirCard 402, Sprint has launched its branded version in the Sprint Mobile Broadband 2 in 1. The aircard features a locking PCMCIA adapter to seamlessly switch from an ExpressCard equipped laptop to an older PCMCIA slot, as well as automatic installation of Sprint SmartView with embedded software, […]
FCC Approves Nokia 8208 Dual-Slider
The FCC has approved the Nokia 8208 dual-slider. PhoneNews.com first revealed the phone and the recently released 3606 clamshell last year when images were leaked on a public webserver in China. The Nokia 8208 features styling identical to the N96, right down to the sliding music controls and also features EVDO Rev. A data access, […]