Sprint Launching LG Rumor Touch on Sunday March 28th
After its initial announcemernt during CES in January, Sprint has announced that it will be launching the LG Rumor Touch viaa Sprint online and Telesales this Sunday March 28th for $129.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $79.99. The carrier will also launch two additional color […]
Verizon Launches Motorola Devour
As expected, Verizon has launched the Motorola Devour Android smartphone after being launched via third-party retailers last month. The Devour features a sliding 3.1 inch HVGA resolution capacitive touch display, QWERTY keyboard, Android 1.6 with MotoBLUR user interface, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, pre-installed 8GB microSD card with support for 16GB cards, Wi-Fi radio, 3.5mm […]
T-Mobile Launches Nokia Nuron 5230
Following up, T-Mobile has also launched the Nokia Nuron 5230, otherwise known as the 5230 XpressMusic outside of the US for $69.99 after a new 2 year agreement or $179.99 on an Even More Plus plan. As previously reported, the Nuron features quadband GSM/EDGE and dual-band 1700/2100 3.6Mbps HSDPA radios, as well as Bluetooth with […]
AT&T to Roll Out 3G MicroCell Service Nationwide
After months of trials, AT&T has officially announced the forthcoming nationwide rollout of its 3G MicroCell service in mid-April for $149.99 and support for up to 4 active lines at a time, with AT&T allowing customers to register up to 10 numbers to access the MicroCell and the additional voice/data coverage it provides. The service […]
T-Mobile Officially Announces HTC HD2 Launch and Pricing Details
The worst kept secret in the carrier branded smartphone arena has officially been confirmed in the T-Mobile version of the long awaited HTC HD2 Windows Phone Classic smart device, with information leaks going as far back as October of last year. The device, which has been available in Europe for the past six months, features […]
Verizon Launches Casio C741 Brigade Rugged Messaging Device
As expected and previously reported exclusively here on PhoneNews.com, Verizon has launched the long-awaited Casio C741 Brigade rugged push to talk/messaging device. The Brigade is the first messaging and multimedia device from the manufacturer that is also M810 certified for resistance to shock, dust, water and extreme temperatures. Technical specifications consist of EVDO Rev. A […]
Sprint Announces More Major WiMax Market Launches
Sprint has announced another round of WiMax rollouts planned for this year, which include major markets and more cities. The new markets slated for rollout this year include Boston, Denver, Kansas City, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C along with other confirmed markets and cities that Sprint refused to disclose at this […]
Motorola Devour Launch, Specs and Pricing Details Surface
Internal employee documentation has surfaced confirming launch dates and complete technical specifications for the forthcoming Motorola Devour. The device will first be released on February 25th via third-party authorized dealers, with a wider launch across all channels scheduled for March 15th. The device will be sold for $199.99 after new 2 year agreement before an […]
Google Nexus One on January 5th According to Reuters, Possible Pricing Revealed
Reuters has filed a report stating that the recently revealed and highly anticipated Nexus One Android device will be released on January 5th simultaneously via Google as an unlocked device and via T-Mobile with a 2 year agreement, citing its own sources. While pricing has not been confirmed, a rumor has surfaced claiming that pricing […]
Nokia Launches N900 in US for $649.99
Nokia has officially launched the long-awaited N900 Maemo Linux based device after missing its original October launch for last-minute refinements. As previously reported, the N900 features quadband GSM/EDGE, 900/1700/2100MHz UMTS/HSPA support, a 3.5-inch 800×480 pixel widescreen touch display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, 32GB of internal storage expandable to 48GB via microSDHC expansion slot, GPS/A-GPS support via […]