Fujitsu to Begin LTE R&D for US Carriers in Texas
Fujtsu Network Communications has announced in a press release that it will add to its current lab facilities in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, TX to facilitate large scale testing and development of carrier-grade equipment developed for LTE deployment specifically for US carriers. The intention behind the addition is to allow carriers to streamline and […]
Sprint Launches Pink Instinct at $99.99 After Rebate (Updated Again)
Sprint has launched the Pink variant of the continually improved Samsung Instinct high-end feature phone. The device features the same EVDO Rev. A data access,  3.1 inch WQVGA resolution display with haptic feedback, HTML web browser, media player, GPS support through Sprint Navigation as well as the 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, speakerphone, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, microSDHC […]
Verizon Launches LG VX8360
Following up on the leaked release of the VX8360 employee information slide, Verizon has launched the VX8360. The clamshell is meant to replace the venerable VX8350 and features front mounted touch sensitive media player controls, external display, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, Rhapsody support, full V CASTMusic/Video support, 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, VZ Navigator, and […]
FCC Reveals Motrola VE465 with CDMA AWS Support
The FCC has revealed an as yet unannounced clamshell in the nascent VE series with support for the CDMA AWS band for use on regional carriers MetroPCS and Cricket. The phone will be available in a standard dual-band CDMA configuration for major carriers as well as a triband CDMA version for Cricket and MetroPCS. Â The […]
Sprint Introduces NextMail Locator in NextMail Service
Sprint has introduced a new and potentially useful service for Nextel users that pay for the venerable NextMail email based voice message service.  The service known as NextMail Locator, is developed by Pacific DataVision and allows people to send GPS coordinates to other DirectConnect users with NextMail service as well as including the time/date stamp, street […]
CES: ASUS Shows Off More WiMAX Gear
CentralGadget.com has posted a full walkthrough of ASUS’s CES booth. Most of it was focused on expanding the Eee PC/Tablet/Keybord/Box brand. However, we did find some new WiMAX gear at the show as well:
FCC Approves Sprint Version of Treo Pro, Live Shot Leaks
The FCC has revealed that it has approved the Sprint version of of the Treo Pro smart device via testing (PDF) done in October, with more detailed information stil under embargo despite the availability date for the expanded information passing. In related news the first leaked image of a CDMA Treo Pro has surfaced care […]
CES: Huawei Shows Off Touch CDMA Phone, WiMAX
Huawei is showing off a phone at CES that appears to give regional carriers, such as MetroPCS, one of their first touch-screen non-smartphones. The C7500 was programmed for China Mobile, but PhoneNews.com did a bit of digging and found American band-type and carrier support being loaded into the phone already. Click read more to see […]