LG Announces First LTE Chipset for Handsets
In a press release this morning, LG has announced a breakthrough in handset modems for the forthcoming LTE 4G standard. The wireless manufacturer has announced the successful test of its LG Modem Chip demonstrated at its Mobile Communication Technology Research Lab in Anyang, Korea, achieving wireless download speeds of 60 Mbps and upload speeds of […]
Microsoft Launching Internet Explorer Mobile 6 First on China Mobile
This morning, a report on ZDNetAsia confirmed that Microsoft’s forthcoming Internet Explorer Mobile 6 will be offered first to China Mobile customers. Scott Rockfield, director of the Windows Mobile platform confirmed that the China Mobile variant of the Samsung Omnia Windows Mobile smart device would feature Internet Explorer Mobile 6 preinstalled and that the combination […]
T-Mobile G1 to Receive First OTA Update Thursday
Following up on the launch of the G1 online and the early shipping of pre-ordered devices, T-Mobile has confirmed that it will roll out the first OTA update for the G1 beginning tomorrow into the end of the month in a similar pattern to SideKick updates. This update will include enhancements and a bug fix […]
First Details and Images Surface of HTC Fuze for AT&T
A new member of the XDA Developers enthusiast community has posted the first images of the AT&T branded HTC Touch Pro, which will be branded Fuze by AT&T with a preliminary launch window set for later this month. The device is expected to be released on October 23rd for $299.99 after a new 2 year […]
First Official Sprint Diamond Images Surface, Specifications and Launch Date Set
The first official press images for the Sprint version of the HTC Touch Diamond have surfaced along with confirmed information regarding specifications, and a confirmed launch date. The device will launch with the highest level of specifcations ever seen on a Sprint branded HTC device, with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, a VGA resolution display, EVDO […]
First Details and Images of Verizon Blitz Surface
The first images of the UTStarcom TXT8010 have surfaced thanks to a leaked Equipment Guide featuring Verizon branding on the device. Image courtesy of Engadget Mobile The messaging and multimedia device is expected to be launched first through Wal-Mart as the Verizon Blitz on August 8th under the inPulse prepaid lineup and will feature a […]
First Live Images of BlackBerry KickStart Surface
The first images of a live BlackBerry Kickstart pre production unit have surfaced along with new information regarding specifications and potential carrier availability. Images courtesy of CrackBerry.com Click for full-size version. The clamshell device is now expected to launch in two versions with the 8220 and 8210. The 8210 features an internal GPS transceiver along […]
Cricket to Launch Oklahoma City as First AWS Market on April 8th
Leap Wireless, the parent company of the Cricket brand of flat-rate unlimited wireless service has announced that Oklahoma City will be the first of its new AWS markets. The regional carrier specializing in unlimited flat-rate service will be utilizing its new spectrum holdings acquired as a result of the 2006 FCC AWS spectrum auction The […]
Sony Ericsson Announces Z750a, First 3G Clamshell for AT&T
Sony Ericsson has revealed the Sony Ericsson Z750a today on their corporate website. The clamshell phone will be the first 3G phone from Sony Ericsson for AT&T when it is expected to release in April, following the cancellation of the K850a CyberShot high-end cameraphone, which was expected to be the first 3G phone from the […]
Motorola Conducts First EVDO Rev. A to LTE Handoffs
In a press release today, Motorola has announced that it has completed the first successful packet-switched VOIP calls and streaming video handoffs from an EVDO Rev. A base station to an LTE base station without any interruption in service. The handoff was completed by building handsets and equipping laptops with dual CDMA 1xEVDO Rev. A […]