Verizon Launches HTC XV6900
Verizon has formally launched the HTC XV6900 smart device featuring Windows Mobile 6.0 and HTC’s TouchFLO user interface. The device is identical to the Touch on Sprint save for the striking white bodyshell, and the current lack of EVDO Rev. A data and GPS functionality which is expected in an update sometime in June along […]
Verizon Launches New Nationwide Combined Data and Messaging Only Plans
In a press release today, Verizon Wireless has announced the availability of annual combined messaging and data inclusive plans that do not require the addition of a voice plan. Previously, if a potential customer wanted to purchase a device primarily for messaging without the need for voice services the customer would have had to compromise […]
AT&T Launches Palm Centro in Obsidian Black with Push to Talk
AT&T has launched the Palm Centro in the more conservative Obsidian Black color previously offered to Premier business customers. The new version of the Palm Centro is otherwise identical to the Glacier White model featuring quadband GSM/EDGE support, Bluetooth, infrared port, a 2.2 inch QVGA display, QWERTY keyboard, GarnetOS, microSDHC expansion slot with support for […]
Ericsson Launches M700 LTE Mobile Device Platform
Wireless equipment manufacturer and supplier Ericsson has announced its own complete solution for hardware manufacturers to create LTE compliant hardware devices such as wireless modems and multi-mode mobile devices. The M700 is being touted as the world’s first platform for manufacturing such devices and features six-band support which includes the recently auctioned 700Mhz band, and […]
AT&T Launches Motorola Z9 with A-GPS Support
AT&T has launched the Motorola Z9 3G slider with support for GPS and AT&T Navigator, formerly known as TeleNav Navigator. The high-end slider features a QVGA display, quadband GSM/EDGE and dualband W-CDMA support with HSDPA packet data, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, media player, microSD expansion slot, media player, email client, support for Cellular Video, […]
Metro PCS Launches AWS Service in Las Vegas
Regional carrier Metro PCS has announced in a press release today that it has launched service in the Las Vegas and surrounding Clark County area utilizing its new AWS spectrum it won in 2006 as a result of the AWS FCC auction. The carrier will begin offering three recently launched AWS 1700 compatible phones in […]
Verizon Launches Casio G’zOne Type-S in Black/Silver with Push to Talk
Verizon Wireless has launched a new variant of the Casio G’zOne clamshell in a new black and silver color. The phone is identical to the prior model with a rugged exterior, VGA camera with flash, voice dialing, sealed body with gaskets that can withstand total immersion in water for up to 30 minutes, Bluetooth, and […]
AT&T Launches BlackBerry Pearl 8120 for Consumers
AT&T has officially launched the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 on all consumer sales channels. The smart device was previously launched exclusively for business customers and was unavailable for general purchase until now. The BlackBerry 8120 Pearl features the redesigned bodyshell of the CDMA version, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, 3.5mm headphone jack, quadband […]
Virgin Mobile Launches New Hybrid and Prepaid Rate Plans
Virgin Mobile has announced its new revised rate plans in a press release. The rate plans are intended to provide a balance between cost and overall value. Starting with the revised Prepaid offering, customers can now “Roll Forward” up to 5,000 of their unused prepaid minutes similar to AT&T’s competing GoPhone Pay As You Go […]