Major Novatel MiFi Security Holes Discovered (Updated)
Novatel’s MiFi 2200 3G/Wi-Fi combo modem/router sold by Verizon and Sprint has been exploited and two major security vulnerabilities have been discovered. The biggest vulnerabilities found are the silent remote activation of GPS functionality despite being turned off by the user, as well as the complete exposure of the Wi-Fi security key and device configuration […]
Sprint Launches Lotus Elite, Overdrive Modem/Router and Motorola Brute i680
Sprint has launched two new handsets in the LG Lotus Elite Motorola Brute i680 and the Overdrive 3G/4G modem/router. The Motorola Brute i680 features a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, M810F bodyshell resistant to dust shock and water, microSDHC expansion slot, media player, Bluetooth with stereo audio support and speakerphone for $119.99 […]
AT&T Officially Confirms Motorola Backflip with Android and MOTOBLUR
AT&T has officially confirmed the forthcoming launch of the Motorola Backflip, which will be the carrier’s first Android device when it launches on the carrier later in the first quarter. The device was previously leaked with AT&T branding last year ahead of its expected debut this year and is expected to launch with both Android […]
Sprint Confirms Overdrive 3G/4G Router
Sprint has officially confirmed the first details and specifications regarding the previously leaked 3G/4G device leaked within the past few days now known as the Sprint Overdrive. The Sprint Overdrive will be the first hybrid 3G/4G router with a built-in microSDHC slot and display that supports shared storage between 5 users over Wi-Fi as well […]
Apple iSlate to Support Clear WiMax Service? (Updated)
Clear has created an image filled with random electronics on its site that demonstrates the now legendary Apple Tablet mockup that surfaced during this year. This development could signal support for Clear WiMax service in the tablet either via built-in modem or driver support for USB dongles, but the image has yet to be independently […]
Verizon Employees Begin webOS Training, FCC Approves Pixi with Wi-Fi
Image courtesy of PhoneArena Verizon employees have been receiving information on training sessions for webOS in recent days. The training sessions are themselves designed to help dealers sell devices like the Pixi, which was revealed by the FCC to feature Wi-Fi and also being assigned a new model code for Verizon. Since the training sessions […]
Sony Ericsson Announces Xperia X10 Android Device
Sony Ericsson has announced the forthcoming launch of the Xperia X10 Android smart device, which will be the first Android device from the manufacturer. The X10 will feature a new user interface that features custom applications developed by Sony Ericsson such as Timescape and Mediascape, Timescape being a converged messaging application which includes social network […]
AT&T to Offer Free Wi-Fi for Windows Mobile Customers on September 14th
Following up on the announcement of Windows Phone this morning, AT&T has issued a press statement announcing that it will extend its free Wi-Fi network access to Windows Mobile devices with compatible DataConnect plans. The first devices to include the service will be the Samsung Epix, Propel Pro, Jack and Epix with future Windows Phone […]
LG Officially Reveals BL40 New Chocolate Phone
LG is slowly revealing more information on the mysterious BL40 New Chocolate device, with the latest information being presented in press images that demonstate the phone. What is currently known about the device is that it features a 21:9 aspect ratio with an 800×345 resolution reinforced glass capacitive touch display at 4 inches in diagonal […]
BlackBerry 8530 Specs Surface
The first specifications for the forthcoming CDMA version of the BlackBerry 8520 have surfaced. Image courtesy of CrackBerry.com The BlackBerry 8530 will mark two firsts for the CDMA BlackBerry device lineup. It will be the first CDMA BlackBerry with a Wi-Fi radio and it will be the first such model sold by Verizon when it […]