Peek Issues New Firmware, Asks You to Buy the Upgrade Cable
Peek has released a beta of their first major firmware update. Because the Peek was designed to be built cheaply (selling for as low as $20 on a no contract service plan), the device lacks common features in modern devices such as firmware over the air. It also doesn’t ship with a computer cable. So, […]
Clearwire to Release Own Variant of Samsung Galaxy S, Offering Mac OS X Compatible Modem
PhoneNews.com has learned that Clearwire will be releasing its own variant of the WiMax-enabled Samsung Galaxy S, following the leak of the Sprint Galaxy S PRO version this past week with a target launch slated for the end of the year. This follows along with word that Sprint will offer both versions of the device […]
Sprint Updates Overdrive to Fix Bugs, Improve Performance
Sprint today issued version 2.06.06 for the 3G/4G Overdrive mobile hotspot. The firmware update makes several improvements, listed after the read more link below. The update is available for manual installation, as well as a new toolkit for network administrators to disable the built-in microSD card slot. Sprint reccomends all users update via sprint.com/downloads. Read […]
Boost Motorola i1 to Be Best Buy Exclusive
The long awaited Motorola i1 iDEN Android smart device will be the first Boost Mobile Android device and the next Best Buy retail exclusive according to the image of the marketing poster. The device was previously announced by Motorola earlier this year after the first leaks of the device alluded to a release on Nextel […]
Sprint Announces EVO 4G for $199.99 on June 4th (Updated)
Sprint has officially announced the HTC EVO 4G for June 4th for $199.99 after new 2 year agreement and rebate. The device will also support live two way video chat, simultaneous 3G voice and 4G/Wi-Fi data access. Pricing for plans has been confirmed to consist of the current slate of Everything Data and Business Advantage […]
Verizon LG Ally Availability and Specifications Confirmed
Following up on the announcement of the Verizon LG Ally last week by the manufacturer, internal documentation has surfaced confirming both specifications and release timeframe for the device, with pricing yet to be determined. The LG Ally will now be positioned as a mid-range Android 2.1 device in Verizon’s lineup with a Qualcomm MSM 7627 […]
Motorola WX404 Revealed By Bluetooth SIG
Following up on this morning’s earlier reveal of unannounced Motorola handsets, another Motorola handset has been revealed in the WX404 messaging oriented device. The device features a QWERTY keyboard, CDMA support, Bluetooth 2.1, web browser, 2.0 megapixel camera and multimedia support. Motorola has not officially announced the device as of yet nor named possible carriers.
Google Scrubs Sprint Nexus One, Sprint Focused on EVO 4G
Following the cancellation of the Verizon Nexus One in favor of the Incredible, Sprint has followed suit and has decided to not to offer the Nexus One, instead focusing on the EVO 4G. Since the CDMA Nexus One was initially developed for Verizon Wireless, its cancellation late last month meant that the Sprint version was […]
Sprint Internal Documentation Confirms Paid 4G Hotspot Option, Device-Specific Plans
Sprint internal training documentation has confirmed that the 4G hotspot option announced for the Evo 4G earlier this year will require a plan code with an additional charge for usage and the creation of new service plans created specifically for the device owing to its dual-mode capability, potentially locking it out of current plans. Further […]
Motorola WX415 Heartland and i897 Amphora Surface
The Bluetooth SIG has leaked the existence of two new unannounced Motorola handsets in the i897 Amphora with prominent Ferrari branding and the WX415 Heartland clamshell. The Heartland is a CDMA clamshell based off of the KRZR family of clamshells with an external touch display along with touch sensitive media player controls, while the […]