Samsung SGH-A837 3G Push to Talk Clamshell Revealed
The first images of the Samsung A837 clamshell have surfaced. Image courtesy of Boy Genius Report The Samsung SGH-A837 will be the first Mil-Spec certified device on the carrier when it launches on AT&T later this year to answer its direct competitor in Verizon’s G’Zone Boulder clamshell. The phone will feature quadband GSM/EDGE access, dual-band […]
Nokia Leaks AT&T 6650 with 3G and GPS
This morning, Nokia posted details about a forthcoming high-end clamshell with S60 and AT&T branding. The Nokia 6650 is expected to replace the N75 clamshell and will feature an outer display with a user interface that is controlled by touch sensitive controls directly below for the most common functions. The inner display will be a […]
FCC Reveals Sony Ericsson W760a with AT&T Branding, 3G Access, GPS
The FCC has revealed the first images of the Sony Ericsson W760 high-end slider. According to the draft of the users manual, the W760a features quadband GSM/triband HSDPA access, a QVGA display, GPS transceiver with A-GPS support, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, MemoryStick M2 expansion slot, Walkman media player, speakerphone, Bluetooth 2.0, and built-in […]
Say Hello To iPhone Vermont, AT&T’s Coming…
A local CBS affiliate in Vermont is reporting that AT&T will finally be moving into the state it’s been denied in for years. Thanks to the Verizon/Unicel merger that was recently approved, Verizon picked up several rural areas, which includes several markets in Vermont. With the merger, it leaves only one wireless network in the […]
T-Mobile Officially Launches 3G UMTS Service in Las Vegas
In a press release this morning, T-Mobile USA has announced the launch of W-CDMA 3G service in the Las Vegas market as well as the official debut of four previously launched handsets with 3G capability. W-CDMA 1700 capable phones such as the Samsung T639, Samsung T819, Nokia 3555, and the Nokia 6263 are now able […]
SquareTrade Warranty Extension for iPhone 3G, Clarified
SquareTrade is the only major warranty provider for iPhone 3G, aside from Apple’s iPod-derived AppleCare Protection Plan. And, while their offerings are a bit confusing, we’ve gotten the straight story on how to get your iPhone 3G covered the way you want it. Part of the confusion here, is that iPhone 3G has three different […]
New Details Surface Regarding Expanded T-Mobile 3G Launch
Further details have surfaced regarding the launch of T-Mobile’s 3G network in more cities this year thanks to a spy shot of an internal T-Mobile poster that is intended for retail employees. Image courtesy of tmonews The poster details the following markets that are expected to launch 3G service on October 1st: Austin NJ and […]
FCC Reveals HTC Kaiser/TyTn II With 1700Mhz 3G Access
The FCC has revealed a version of the HTC Kaiser/TyTn II with 1700Mhz 3G access, making it one of the first smart devices to be compatible with T-Mobile’s emerging 3G network. The device also includes a front facing camera for video calls, but it is unknown whether T-Mobile will support the functionality on its network […]
Oops: iPhone 3G Cheaper with Early Termination Fee
Doing some quick math in the aftermath of today’s iPhone 3G announcements, we’ve uncovered a cute loophole in AT&T’s pricing. At $599 for the 8 GB model and $699 for the 16 GB model (with no contract), it is actually cheaper to sign up for AT&T service (on a 2-year contract), wait a month, and […]
AT&T Posts iPhone 3G Launch Details
AT&T today posted launch details for iPhone 3G. Most launch details were already known, confirming that existing iPhone owners would be able to purchase at the two-year contract price, as well as confirming the $30/month data plan, text messaging, and voice options. However, AT&T did announce iPhone 3G pricing for non-iPhone owners who want to […]