Nokia Announces CDMA 2608 for Non-US Markets
Nokia has announced a new CDMA clamshell in the 2608 which is meant for markets outside of the US. The phone features modem access, voice recorder, flashlight, FM radio, LED indicator for an incoming call or message, and an option to send a business card or calendar appointment via SMS. While Nokia CDMA phones have a […]
Verizon Discounts Samsung Omnia by $50 on 2 Year Contract
Not long after the launch of the long-awaited Samsung Omnia, Verizon has further discounted the TouchWiz enabled smart device by $50 in order to spur further holiday sales. The device can now be had for $199.99 on a new 2 year agreement and $70 mail-in rebate, which represents a deeper subsidy by Verizon over the […]
Sprint Completes Clearwire Merger, Clear Will Replace XOHM
Clearwire today announced the transaction of the merger between Sprint, Google, Intel, and Cable Operators. PhoneNews.com was on the conference call, and we have the key details announced on it. The Mobile WiMAX operator did not provide specifics on when, exactly, their existing pre-WiMAX network would be upgraded to the same WIMAX revision that Sprint’s […]
Verizon and Samsung Officially Announce Omnia i910 (Updated)
This morning in separate press releases, both Verizon Wireless and Samsung Mobile have announced the pending launch of the Samsung Omnia i910 Windows Mobile smart device. The device features Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, a 3.2 inch WQVGA resolution touchscreen display, TouchWiz widget-based user interface, Opera Mobile web browser, virtual QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth with stereo audio […]
T-Mobile Launches G1 in White
T-Mobile has launched the G1 in a new striking White color to complement the current Bronze and Black variants with the same listed limited availability online. Unlike the rumors that have been circulating around, the White version does not add any significant changes to either hardware or software and is identical to the launch models […]
Motorola Officially Announces Hint QA30
Following up on the leaked images and information yesterday, Motorola has officially announced the Hint QA30 messaging and multimedia device.   The specifications remain unchanged with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, EVDO data, 2.5 inch landscape QVGA display, HTML browser, threaded SMS messaging, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 3.5mm headphone jack, speakerphone, 2.0 megapixel camera with video […]
FCC Reveals Pantech Duo II C820
The FCC has revealed the first images of the Pantech C820, which is being referred to as the Duo II. Â Â The device features a QVGA display, Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, quadband GSM/EDGE, dualband HSDPA, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, A-GPS support via AT&T Navigator, dual sliding keyboards for dial pad and QWERTY, microSDHC expansion […]
AT&T Reveals Symbian-Powered Pantech C630
At a press event on Friday, AT&T revealed the first details about the heretofore unknown Pantech C630 3G candybar. The phone was first revealed via FCC documentation earlier this year, but AT&T went further and divulged more details concerning the featureset, cost and availability. The phone will feature a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder […]
Verizon Launches XV6850
As expected, Verizon has launched the successor to the XV6800 in the Verizon variant of the HTC Touch Pro known as the XV6850. The spec sheet for the device is nearly identical to the Sprint version save for the switch from the 7501A chipset with 288 MB of RAM to the 7500A with 192MB of […]