Cingular Launches Push To Talk (PTT)
Cingular has launched Push To Talk today. Launching only with the LG F7200, Cingular promotes their new service as having more PTT coverage than any other network. Cingular is leveraging their free national roaming agreements, as well as their two GPRS/EDGE networks in making this claim, and is confirming PTT services will work transparently while […]
STi Mobile Releases LG 225
STi Mobile has released the LG 225 Picture Phone. This is the first MVNO release by a Sprint MVNO that is not owned by Sprint that supports Vision services. STi still has not defined what it will cost to use the services as of the reporting of this article. However, the phone pricing is clearly […]
LG MM-535, Sanyo MM-9000 Updated (Updated Again)
Update 2: Readers are reporting 1.012SP has been released for the Sanyo MM-9000 via FOTA. This fixes more bugs not corrected with 1.011SP in regards to Picture Mail. Update: Readers are reporting 1.011SP has been released for the Sanyo MM-9000 via FOTA. Sprint has been updating their phones at a very mixed pace recently. Sometimes, […]
Sprint: LG PM-325 Updated
Sprint has issued firmware V20 for the LG PM-325. Over the past week, only a few people have been able to update their phones, indicating Sprint temporarily pulled the update, however, it appears they have finally issued it to all customers. Firmware V20 makes “several minor changes to the UI and corrects some spelling errors”. […]
Verizon: LG VX-8100 Updated
Verizon today officially launched firmware V04 for the LG VX-8100. This firmware will enable MP3 playback in the device. To have your phone updated, take it to your local Verizon Wireless store.
Sprint: LG PM-225 Updated
Sprint has released a new firmware update for the LG PM-225. Firmware version V09, which, PCS Intel broke the news of its existance, improves support for the device’s two LCD displays and fixes some spelling errors. To update your phone go to Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Update Phone SW. Firmware Tracker Updated…
Verizon Launches New EV-DO Plan, Phone, Ads
Verizon today in their usual tiered sense of PR releases announced three major events. Early this morning they announced that there will be a new $60 unlimited plan for voice-plan holders. Unlike the $80 plan, it will be an add-on to an existing account, but will also allow for unlimited access unlike the $15 VCast […]
Sprint: Firmware Updates Soon & Sanyo RL-4930
We have received reports that Sprint is planning to update multiple phone’s firmware soon. Specifically, the LG PM-225, Sanyo VI-2300, and Sanyo MM-8300 are expected to receive firmware updates in the near future. In addition, we can now confirm Sprint has decided to carry the Sanyo RL-4930, a ruggedized version of the Sanyo RL-4920, which […]
Sprint: LG MM-535 Updated
Sprint has released firmware V43 for the LG MM-535. As we previously reported when we broke news of the update’s existence, the update will fix problems with the Media Player in the device. To update your phone, go to Settings > Setup/Others > Update Phone SW
Sprint: LG PM-325 Firmware Updated
Sprint has issued firmware V19 for the LG PM-325. This update is intended to “improve the performance of contacts”. To update your phone, go to Settings > Setup/Others > Update Phone SW.