FCC Approves T-Mobile Sidekick with 3G Access
The FCC has approved the first T-Mobile Sidekick device with 3G access, meaning that the device will launch on T-Mobile with support for its rapidly expanding 3G network. This follows up initial reports that the next major version of the venerable messaging-oriented and increasingly multimedia capable device would feature 3G access as well as a […]
AT&T Launches Samsung Impression
AT&T has launched the long-awaited Samsung Impression after its official debut at CTIA last week following weeks of speculation and leaks. The device features a 3.2 inch AMOLED WQVGA widescreen touch display with haptic feedback on top of featuring TouchWiz support, a sliding QWERTYkeyboard, microSDHC exzpansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, speakerphone with stereo […]
HTC Announces S522 as Successor to Dash/Excalibur
HTC has announced the forthcoming release of the successor to the Dash/Excalibur in the Snap, which will be branded as the S522 when it launches later in the second quarter in the US and Europe. The device is greatly improved over the Excalibur with a QVGA landscape display, Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, quadband GSM/EDGE, A-GPS, […]
FCC Approves Nokia E71x for AT&T
The FCC has approved the forthcoming Nokia E71x for AT&T. The device is identical to the unlocked NAM E71 sold directly by Nokia save for AT&T branding and AT&T firmware which includes access to bespoke services such as Mail, Navigator, IM, XM, Music, CV, and mobiTV along with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, speakerphone, […]
FCC Reveals HTC Magic with AWS for T-Mobile
The FCC has revealed the US variant of the HTC Magic, which will be sold by T-Mobile USA in the near future and is currently known coloquially as the G2. The new device was first revealed at Mobile World Congress and is considered the successor to the G1 in terms of specifications which include quadband […]
T-Mobile Launches WebConnect USB 3G Modem
After first following T-Mobile’s first 3G USB modem since last December, the carrier has launched the Huawei-sourced UMG181 modem, now branded as the T-Mobile WebConnect USB Laptop Stick. The modem features an internal antenna while supporting triband GSM/EDGE and triband 3G HSPA access on AWS 1700 and UMTS 1900/2100, microSDHC expansion slot, built-in T-Mobile Connection […]
AT&T to Begin Contract Free iPhone Sales on March 23rd
AT&T has confirmed to the Associated Press that it will begin contract-free iPhone 3G sales beginning next week at the same $599/$699 pricepoint as the first-generation model. The above actions follow through on preliminary statements made during the iPhone 3G launch last July that the carrier would offer the 3G at the same contract-free terms […]
AT&T Launches Motorola EM330
lAT&T has launched the Motorola EM330 clamshell. The phone features triband GSM/EDGE, microSD expansion slot, FM radio, 3.5mm headphone jack, media player with external controls, 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, speakerphone, and Bluetooth with stereo audio support. The phone is listed for a No Commitment price of $129.99 or $49.99 after a new 2 […]
Exclusive: Sprint 2009 Roadmap
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MVNO Zer01 Mobile Touts Unlimited Flat-Rate Calling and Data Over Own Data Network
A new MVNO out of Conneticut is touting unlimited 3G data and voice access over its own data network without contracts and a lineup of Windows Mobile devices. Zer01 Mobile is currently ramping up for a debut at CTIA next April, and has launched a website that promotes their forthcoming service and closed beta invitation. […]