Wirefly: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Coming to Verizon Wireless
According to third-party online mobile phone retailer Wirefly, the recently confirmed Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Android gaming oriented smartphone will be launched on Verizon Wireless this year, after being confirmed for future sale by European carriers earlier this week. What makes the confirmation stand out is that Sony Ericsson has not developed CDMA phones for […]
Metro PCS Officially Announces Samsung Indulge
After weeks of leaks and speculation, Metro PCS has confirmed the forthcoming launch of its first LTE smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy Indulge later this week online for $399.99 plus tax. This makes the Indulge the first LTE smartphone on the market in the US, much like the Craft was the first LTE featurephone in […]
Verizon To Deploy VoLTE Next Year with LG Revolution
In a report on CNN, Verizon has finalized plans to deploy and standardize around the yet to be ratified Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) standard for carrying voice and video calls over its recently launched LTE network. The carrier has also confirmed via representative Jeffery Nelson that the standard will be demonstrated during Mobile World Congress […]
MetroPCS Samsung Indulge Approved by FCC
Ahead of its release later this month, the FCC has issued approval for the Samsung Indulge Android smartphone. As previously reported, the Indulge is to be the MetroPCS variant of the Sprint Samsung Transform sold on Sprint with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, Android 2.2, 1GHz processor, front facing camera, 5.0 megapixel main camera with flash […]
Verizon Posts Mac Driver for Pantech UML290 LTE Modem
Following up on previous statements, Verizon has posted its Mac OS X update for the Pantech UML290 modem which enables complete support for both Tiger/Leopard and Snow Leopard, though only in 32-bit versions. The drivers for the LG VL600 have yet to be posted, but are expected to be available next month.
Sprint Rolls Out International WiMax Roaming
Following up on December’s initial announcement, Sprint has confirmed that international WiMax roaming is now available through Taiwan’s Global Mobile and Jamaica’s Digicel via day passes available for $14.99/day plus taxes/fees. Connections are handled via the Sprint SmartView connection manager, with select modems such as the 250U by Sierra Wireless and the Franklin U600 USB […]
Sprint Launches Updated i686 Brute
Sprint has launched the updated Motorola i686 Brute with a revised bodyshell that allows for up to 30 minutes of submersion in liquid thanks to revised gasket-lined USB/microSDHC/battery covers, but is otherwise identical to the i680 first released in January of last year with a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, M810G bodyshell […]
FCC Approves LightSquared Satellite Based LTE Network
The FCC has approved the waiver of a current regulation that prohibits cell phones from using satellite airwaves and associated spectrum if not used to directly communicate with them. The repeal approves of the business model by start up LightSquared, which seeks to build a nationwide LTE data network using satellite spectrum in tandem with […]
MetroPCS Samsung SCH-R720 Android Smartphone Revealed
The first details on an unannounced Samsung Android smartphone have been revealed with a future release planned on MetroPCS. The Samsung SCH-R720 will feature Android 2.2, 320×480 display resolution, LTE support, Bluetooth, microSDHC expansion slot and a 5.0 megapixel camera with flash. No further details on release or pricing are available, but with the launch […]
Verizon Confirms LTE Modem Update with Mac Support for February
Verizon has confirmed that the first update for its LG VL600 4G LTE modem will improve performance and is available now as a Windows installer, with the long-awaited Mac OS X support update slated for rollout in February for both modems. The UML290 and the LG VL600 were first launched in December with the rollout […]