AT&T Launches Nokia E71x (Updated)
After unexplained delays, AT&T has officially launched the Nokia E71x smart device. The Nokia E71x is nearly 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 dual-band HSDPA, Wi-Fi […]
Motorola Officially Announces i465 Clutch
Motorola has officially announced the Motorola i465 iDEN messaging and multimedia device, which is now branded as the Clutch. The Clutch features a portait display, QWERTY keyboard, speakerphone, VGA camera, MMS support, email client, Bluetooth, and threaded SMS along with the distinction of M810 Mil-Spec certification for dust, vibration and , harsh enviroment longevity. The […]
Palm Eos Coming to Sprint After Pre Launch
Following the confirmation of the Palm Eos for AT&T, sources within Sprint have confirmed to PhoneNews.com the existence of the CDMA version of the forthcoming smart device for the carrier. The device is currently testing within Sprint for a possible release during the third quarter of this year after the release of the Pre, and […]
Palm Centro Successor Eos Is Real
The new Palm webOS device that has been making the rounds across the internet today is in fact a real device slated for AT&T, possibly by the end of the year. PhoneNews.com has been able to independently confirm the existence of the webOS-based successor to the Palm Centro in the Castle/Eos. According to chatter and […]
Samsung Announces Tint for MetroPCS
Samsung and MetroPCS have announced the launch of the entry level Tint clamshell in a press release. The Tint features interchangeable face and backing plates along with tri-band CDMA support, VGA camera, messaging, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth, and speakerphone. The phone will be launched across MetroPCS markets later next month for $129.99.
FCC Reveals Motorola A4500 Dual-Mode Smartphone for Verizon
The FCC has revealed the Motorola A4500 smart device intended for Verizon Wireless. The A4500 is a derivative of the Q series and features a dual-mode CDMA/GSM radio for international roaming, Windows Mobile 6.1, microSDHC expansion slot, Wi-Fi radio, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, media player, biometric fingerprint scanner, TV output, and GPS support […]
Verizon Announces Samsung Trance (Updated)
As previously reported, Verizon has announced the successor to the venerable music oriented Samsung Juke with the Samsung Trance. The Samsung Trance is nearly identical to the Juke in featureset with touch and context sensitive keys for navigation and media playback, microSDHC expansion slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, speakerphone, […]
Sprint Launches Mobile Broadband 2-in 1 Aircard
Following up on our coverage of the Sierra AirCard 402, Sprint has launched its branded version in the Sprint Mobile Broadband 2 in 1. The aircard features a locking PCMCIA adapter to seamlessly switch from an ExpressCard equipped laptop to an older PCMCIA slot, as well as automatic installation of Sprint SmartView with embedded software, […]
FCC Approves Nokia 8208 Dual-Slider
The FCC has approved the Nokia 8208 dual-slider. PhoneNews.com first revealed the phone and the recently released 3606 clamshell last year when images were leaked on a public webserver in China. The Nokia 8208 features styling identical to the N96, right down to the sliding music controls and also features EVDO Rev. A data access, […]