Sprint Launches Motorola i1 Online
As expected, Sprint has launched the Motorola i1 Android smart device online. The i1 features a 3.1 inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, M810F certified bodyshell for resistance to shock, vibration and intense rain, Microsoft Document Viewer, Android standard and Swype virtual keyboards, 5.0 megapixel camera with flash, geo-tagging […]
Boost Mobile Launches i1 via Retail Stores
Boost Mobile has expanded the availability of its i1 Android smart device to its network of retail stores, with reduced pricing in comparison to the initial launch via Best Buy. The device is now available for $299.99 with no immediate word on online availability via Boost Mobile’s web store.
Samsung Epic 4G Approved by FCC
The FCC has granted formal approval for the forthcoming Samsung Epic 4G due to be released by Sprint next month. As previously reported during its official announcement, the Epic 4G features a 4 inch Super AMOLED display, Android 2.1 customized with Samsung’s additions of DLNA media streaming support and its own Social Hub software along […]
Sprint Officially Announces Motorola i1 for July 25th
Sprint has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the long-awaited Motorola i1 Android-based smart device for the Nextel division, set for Sunday July 25th online and via Telesales for $199.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $50 mail in rebate, bringing the total to $149.99. Retail sales will begin on August 8th as […]
Qik Extending Free Premium Access on EVO 4G Until September
Qik has announced in a blog post that it will not end free access to its premium service for EVO 4G users as previously announced, instead extending access to everyone until September. The reason given for the extension alluded to the higher than expected popularity of the service causing access issues for many users. Qik’s […]
FCC Approves LG VL600 Dual-Mode LTE/CDMA Modem for Verizon
The FCC has approved the first LTE device for use in the US in the LG VL700 dual-mode LTE/CDMA USB modem. The modem features support for EVDO Rev. A on 800/1900Mhz and LTE on 700Mhz. The modem is expected to be released around the beginning of the LTE network rollout later this year, with testing […]
Best Buy Launches Boost Mobile Motorola i1
Best Buy has launched the long-awaited Motorola i1 on Boost Mobile after months of anticipation following its initial announcement as CES earlier this year. The i1 features a heavily customized hybrid version of Android which combines the 1.5 kernel with features found in the latest release in 2.2 in order to allow for push to […]
HTC Confirms EVO 4G Framerate Cap Tied to Intentional Compromise in Design
An HTC representative has confirmed that the HTC EVO 4G’s 30 frames per second display limit is not the result of software limitations as was originally assumed when the device was launched, but the result of various compromises in hardware design. Since the HDMI output is limited to either 24 or 30 frames per second, […]
Clearwire Launches Clearspot 4G and 4G+
Not long after being announced, Clearwire has launched the Clearspot 4G and 4G+ modem/router devices for $99.99 and $229.99 when purchased or $4.99/$5.99 per month when leased with a new service plan. The 4G features support for up to eight simultaneous devices while the 4G+ adds 3G EVDO Rev. A connectivity for an additional $15 […]
AT&T Releases Statement on Upload Speed Issues
AT&T has released an official statement regarding a spate of reports yesterday that involved upload issues across its data network across the country, which have since been centered on a software defect found in network equipment provided by Alcatel-Lucent and caused issues with HSPA upload speeds for smartphone and aircard users. AT&T and Alcatel-Lucent are […]