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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deal: Apple iPod touch 1G Refurb – Starting at $159
Apple is selling their refurbished original iPod touch units at a bargain price. The 8GB iPod touch sells for just $159 on their store. Why is this on PhoneNews.com? Well, we’ve been at the forefront of the iPod touch revolution. Using a Wi-Fi slinging smartphone, you can feed any iPod touch 3G connectivity… and have […]
AT&T Launches Samsung Propel Pro and LG Xenon
AT&T has launched two new phones that will pad out their increasingly growing lineup of messaging oriented devices in the Samsung Propel Pro and LG Xenon. The LG Xenon features a 2.8 inch WQVGA touchscreen display, quadband GSM/EDGE and dual-band HSDPA access, sliding QWERTY keyboard, microSDHC expansion slot, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and […]
Buy.com Offering Factory Unlocked iPhone 3G
Buy.com has begun listing a factory unlocked 16GB Apple iPhone 3G for sale at the princely sum of $799.99 with a 30-day warranty. If correct, this would be the first official listing of a recently unavailable purchasing option, as AT&T and Apple have sold all iPhone hardware, which meant that even paying the $599/$699 price […]
Sprint Launches BlackBerry Curve 8350i Without Camera
In keeping with the pattern of launching BlackBerry devices without cameras for use in government or high security workplaces, Sprint has relaunched the BlackBerry Curve 8350i in a non-camera version. The device is functionally identical to the prior version with a Wi-Fi radio, OS 4.6, internal antenna, GPS transceiver with A-GPS support, Direct Connect with […]