Galaxy Nexus vs Nexus 4 – Clear Winners, Losers
Google’s current Nexus smartphone strategy has created an interesting quandary. In many ways, the old Galaxy Nexus trumps Nexus 4, and in many ways, Nexus 4 trumps Galaxy Nexus. We explain why, how, and what you should buy.
MIX10: No Memory Expansion Slots or Multitasking in Windows Phone 7 Series
Following up on the confirmation of the Marketplace as the only approved method for application distribution, Microsoft Windows Phone representative Charlie Kindel has confirmed that devices running Windows Phone 7 Series will not feature memory card slots, instead opting for high capacity internal Flash memory with the goal to provide enough storage for applications and […]
Sony Ericsson Adopting MicroSD Across Lineup, Abandoning MemoryStick Format
Speaking to TrustedReviews, Sony Ericsson Global Marketing Director Fortuné Alexander has confirmed that Sony Ericsson will henceforth be adopting the microSD standard across its forthcoming handset lineup and will be abandoning Sony’s MemoryStick format, stating “Yes, we are moving in that direction”. Such a move is not without precedent as the Sony Ericsson K850i featured […]
Spectec Says microSD Wi-Fi Card Still Coming… in July
Many readers have asked PhoneNews.com what the status is of Spectec’s SDW-823, the world’s first microSD Wi-Fi card. The card is gaining in interest after the launch of the CDMA version of the HTC Touch on both Sprint, and now Verizon Wireless (as the XV6900). Both devices are flagship Windows Mobile phones, but lack Wi-Fi. […]
Bluetrek Bizz: A Bluetooth Headset and Memory Card
Bluetrek is getting ready to launch their new multi-function headset called the Bizz. They have uniquely made the headset to function as a Bluetooth ear piece and a 2.0 USB microSD card reader (upto 8GB). It weighs approximately 10 grams and can be charged directly from any USB port. Talk and standby times are 7 […]
First Image of Samsung m520 for Sprint Revealed
PhoneArena has revealed the first image of the Sprint version of the Samsung m520 slider. The phone is expected to be identical to the version sold by regional carrier Qwest and is yet another variant of the CDMA m series of mid-range Samsung handsets featuring a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, Bluetooth with stereo […]
Sprint Launches Palm Centro
Sprint has launched the Palm Centro. The Centro is being touted as the world’s smallest Palm device and is a full-featured Palm OS device with Garnet OS 5.4.9, touchscreen, Pocket Tunes Deluxe media player, QWERTY keyboard, Sprint TV, Sprint IM, and Sprint Mobile Email support, Bluetooth, speakerphone, 1.3 megapixel camera, and microSD expansion slot. The […]
Motorola Launches MOTOROKR Z6
Motorola has launched the MOTOROKR Z6 as an unlocked phone on their online store. The phone is notable for being one of the the first Motorola phones available in the US with the new Linux-based MOTOMAGX operating system and features a QVGA display, quadband GSM/EDGE, 2.0 megapixel camera with zoom and video recorder, microSD expansion […]
Sprint Officially Announces BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Sprint has officially announced the pending release of the BlackBerry 8130 in a press release today. The device is a major improvement over the original Pearl by featuring a 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.0 megapixel camera with zoom and video recorder, QVGA display, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio support, microSD expansion slot with SDHC support […]
AT&T Launches Tilt
AT&T has launched the Tilt Windows Mobile 6 smart device, otherwise known as the HTC TyTN II/Kaiser. The device is notable for being the first HTC device sold with a tilting display for easier typing when placed on a flat surface as well as having built-in GPS support for use with Telenav Maps. The feature […]