Sprint Announces Touch Diamond, Touch Pro, BlackBerry Curve 8350i
In addition to the phone announcements today, Sprint also confirmed three smartphone launches for later this year. The Touch Diamond and Touch Pro have already been covered in-depth on PhoneNews.com. Per HTC’s press release: “The HTC Touch Diamond will be available in September and will cost $249.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 […]
Sony Ericsson to Launch XPERIA X1 in Fourth Quarter
Despite what many are reporting, you will not be able to buy an XPERIA X1 on September 30. That date is for customers in select European countries. However, Sony Ericsson did today confirm that the XPERIA X1 will ship in the fourth quarter… of this year. Dates for launch of the device have varied wildly, […]
Confirmed: HTC Touch Diamond For Sprint Available September 14th
It was confirmed today that HTC’s Touch Diamond smartphone will make its debut on the Sprint network on September 14th with a starting price of $249.99 with a two-year contract and $100 rebate. The device features a TouchFlo 3D home screen in which HTC and Sprint have written a custom YouTube application, a customized version […]
Photos Emerge Of T-Mobile Branded HTC “Dream†G1
True photos of a T-Mobile branded HTC Dream have surfaced showing both close-up shots and size comparisons to other T-Mobile devices. The photos show a couple shots of the Android OS in action, as well as the slide-action to reveal the recessed QWERTY keyboard. This is likely the final device that will be introduced in […]
Verizon Claims XV6800 Update Doesn’t Block GPS, Just Makes Everyone Work with Verizon
Verizon Wireless today responded to PhoneNews.com’s inquiries about the XV6800 GPS update. Unlike other HTC Titan variants (on Sprint, Alltel, and other foreign carriers), the XV6800 refuses to provided an open GPS port. This is necessary for applications like Google Maps, TomTom, TeleNav, and any other GPS application to operate and access location data. The […]
HTC Launches Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for Tilt
HTC has officially rolled out its Windows Mobile 6.1 update for the AT&T 8925, also known as the Tilt. The update adds configurability options for the Push to Talk button as well as other enhancements present in Windows Mobile 6.1. Since this is a full ROM update, HTC advises users to backup all information and […]
Official Mockup Of T-Mobile’s “G1” Android Phone Surfaces
An official mockup of T-Mobile’s code name “G1” handset, better known as the HTC Dream, surfaced today that shows an all-angles view of the upcoming Android device. No real changes can be noted that differ from what has already been released as prototype drawings, etc., but does show a slight curvature at the bottom of […]
FCC Reveals HTC Dream, Samsung M530
The FCC has showcased two phones this week that have been approved for launch. The long-covered HTC Dream will be the first phone to ship running on the Android Linux-based platform, and will launch initially as a T-Mobile exclusive. The FCC documents have not added any significant new information about the device, as confidentiality has […]
HTC Touch Dual Launched on Bell Mobility
The HTC Touch Dual has made its Canadian debut via Bell Mobility, and is available now. Bell’s version will include a 20-key QWERTY keyboard that slides up, rather than the traditional numeric keypad some versions carry. Windows Mobile 6.1 is the platform that supports the basic feature-set; full 3G support (EV-DO Rev. A), a touchscreen […]