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Sprint Doubles the Savings… By Changing the Math

By Christopher Price on January 3, 2009

Sprint’s most recent TV campaigns have focused on promoting Sprint’s Simply Everything plan. However, some of you may have noticed the advertised savings sharply increase. And, it’s not because of rate hikes at the competitors. At first, Sprint advertised that you can “… save $240 per year versus comparable plans at AT&T and Verizon.” This […]

Posted in Sprint | Tagged AT&T, blackberry, gps, mobile tv, simply everything, sprint, Verizon | 11 Responses

We Did It: Verizon to Unlock GPS on Windows Mobile

By Christopher Price on December 17, 2008

PhoneNews.com has led the criticism of Verizon Wireless locking and hindering GPS on their phones. Now, the company says they will reverse that… but only on their newest phones. Since the release of the XV6800’s first firmware update, Verizon has been locking down the GPS on their smartphones. Initially, Verizon said that this was consistent […]

Posted in General News, Navigation, Verizon | Tagged gps, HTC, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Omnia, Samsung, sch-i730, sch-i830, sch-i910, touch pro, Verizon, XV6600, xv6700 | 43 Responses

Verizon Partially Uncripples GPS Transceiver on Curve/Pearl OS 4.5 Update

By Humberto Saabedra on December 5, 2008

Users of HowardForums are confirming that the latest update to BlackBerry OS 4.5 (version ending in .77) on Verizon for the Curve and Pearl enables the internal GPS transceiver to work with BlackBerry Maps.   When tested with the new functionality, the reports average a lock time of up to a minute for the first […]

Posted in BlackBerry, Navigation, Verizon | Tagged 4.5, blackberry, curve, gps, os, Partially, pearl, Transceiver, Uncripples, update, Verizon | 6 Responses

UTStarcom Knick, Sidekick Clone with 3G and GPS Revealed for AT&T

UTStarcom Knick, Sidekick Clone with 3G and GPS Revealed for AT&T

By Humberto Saabedra on September 22, 2008

The first images of an as yet unannounced messaging device for AT&T have surfaced. The UTStarcom GTXT75 (Knick) at first glance resembles the Sidekick Slide with a slightly rounder shape and vertical sliding mechanism, but the similarities end there. The device features quadband GSM/triband UMTS access, microSD expansion slot, support for AT&T services such as […]

Posted in AT&T, EDGE, GSM, Navigation, PCD, UMTS | Tagged 3g, AT&T, Clone, gps, Revealed, sidekick, UTStarcom Knick | 3 Responses

CTIA: Meet the BlackBerry Curve 8350i

CTIA: Meet the BlackBerry Curve 8350i

By Christopher Price on September 11, 2008

The first live shots of the BlackBerry Curve 8350i on Nextel. Hit Read More to see the photos.

Posted in BlackBerry, Sprint | Tagged 8350i, blackberry, curve, gps, Navigation, nextel, rim, sprint, telenav | 4 Responses

Hackers Bypass Verizon’s XV6800 GPS Limitation

By Christopher Price on September 10, 2008

Earlier this month, we reported how Verizon has hindered the GPS on the XV6800, their version of the HTC Titan. Essentially, Verizon has disabled GPS access to all but “signed” applications. These are applications that Verizon has approved to access GPS services. The Sprint Mogul, Alltel PPC-6800, and all other overseas variants of the device […]

Posted in HTC, Navigation, Verizon | Tagged gps, HTC, titan, Verizon, xv6800 | 13 Responses

AT&T Relaunches MOTO Q9 Global with Windows Mobile 6.1, GPS

AT&T Relaunches MOTO Q9 Global with Windows Mobile 6.1, GPS

By Humberto Saabedra on August 29, 2008

Following up on the Windows Mobile 6.1 update released for the MOTO Q9h  a couple weeks ago, AT&T has released another version of the device with the addition of Windows Mobile 6.1, and GPS support through AT&T Navigator in a striking silver pinstripe color. The device is otherwise unchanged from the original Q9h which features […]

Posted in AT&T, EDGE, GSM, HSPA, Motorola, Navigation, UMTS | Tagged (Re)Launches, 6.1, AT&T, Global, gps, mobile, MOTO, Q, windows | 1 Response

Nokia Leaks AT&T 6650 with 3G and GPS

Nokia Leaks AT&T 6650 with 3G and GPS

By Humberto Saabedra on August 27, 2008

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 […]

Posted in AT&T, EDGE, GSM, Navigation, Nokia, Symbian, UMTS | Tagged 3g, 6650, AT&T, gps, Leaks, Nokia

FCC Reveals Sony Ericsson W760a with AT&T Branding, 3G Access, GPS

FCC Reveals Sony Ericsson W760a with AT&T Branding, 3G Access, GPS

By Humberto Saabedra on August 14, 2008

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 […]

Posted in AT&T, EDGE, Google, GSM, HSPA, Navigation, Sony, UMTS | Tagged 3g, AT&T, Branding, ericsson, fcc, gps, Reveals, sony, W760a

Seven New LiMo Devices Announced, 21 In Total Now

Seven New LiMo Devices Announced, 21 In Total Now

By Justin Montgomery on August 5, 2008

The LiMo foundation has introduced seven more headsets to bring its running total to 21 so far.  Unfortunately, only one of which will be available in the US.  The Motorola Motozine ZN5 will see American store shelves, while the other six will only be available in Japan until further notice. The new line of LiMo-based […]

Posted in General News, Motorola, Navigation | Tagged gps, LiMo, linux mobile, mobile security, Motorola, motozine zn5

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