First Images of T-Mobile 3G BlackBerry Surface
The first pictures of a prototype BlackBerry model slated for T-Mobile have surfaced. Images courtesy of Crackberry.com The new BlackBerry is known by two different codenames depending on who’s talking with the most common ones being Onyx and Driftwood. The device features the same HVGA resolution display and 3.2 megapixel camera as the Bold, but […]
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 […]
FCC Reveals Nokia 6750 Mural for AT&T
The FCC has revealed the successor to the Nokia 6650 clamshell for AT&T in the 6750 Mural. The clamshell features a dynamic outer display similar to the 7510 and 7205 Intrigue, external media player controls, micxroSDHC expansion slot, quadband GSM/EDGE and dual-band HSDPA, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 2.0 megapixel camera and support for AT&T […]
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 […]
Nokia Flagship Stores Launch Nokia E75 NAM Version
The Nokia Store locations in Chicago and New York have officially launched the US version of the Nokia E75 messaging and multimedia device. The Nokia E75 features a sliding QWERTY keyboard along with a standard keypad, QVGA display, quadband GSM/EDGE and dual-band HSDPA, the new Nokia Messaging client along with the Work/Life toggle found on […]
New Samsung Models for T-Mobile Surface
Three new unannounced Samsung models with 3G access and one soon to be launched model have surfaced for T-Mobile which will be launching soon. The Samsung Gravity 2 is an update to the venerable messaging device which features an upgraded 2.0 megapixel camera, 3G access and an improved display. The above device is a new […]
Boost Mobile Fixing SMS and Network Issues by May 7
Representative John Votava, speaking on behalf of Boost Mobile has confirmed that the operator’s parent company in Sprint has set a hard date of May 7th for completion of increased capacity deployments and software upgrades to the iDEN network backend in order to improve messaging and other services on Boost Mobile, which has seen exponential […]
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 […]
T-Mobile Confirms Sidekick LX Cost for New Customers
T-Mobile has confirmed the new customer cost for the forthcoming revamp of the highly-anticipated Sidekick LX (2009). The messaging and multimedia device will be sold for $249.99 after rebates, with the former $199.99 pricepoint reserved for current customers that pre-ordered the device as an upgrade. As reported previously, the T-Mobile LX (2009) features a 3.2 […]
AT&T Announces BlackBerry Curve 8900
AT&T has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 after much speculation. The device will be nearly identical to the T-Mobile version and features a landscape HVGA (480×360) display, quadband GSM/EDGE 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, speakerphone, microSDHC expansion slot, media player, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, and GPS support […]