HTC’s Verizon XV6800 Gets Second, More Minor Firmware Update
PCD quietly posted yesterday a second firmware update for the popular Verizon XV6800 (HTC Titan) smartphone. The update makes more minor improvements than the first update (for the Verizon version of the device). Specifically, the update makes general improvement for VZ Navigator, as well as improving reliability with some Verizon cell sites designed by Motorola. […]
Verizon Wireless Launches UTStarcom Blitz
Verizon Wireless today launched the Blitz. Once again, Verizon has hidden the true manufacturer of the phone, UTStarcom, from any marketing and promotion materials. Verizon continues to brand both UTStarcom as well as HTC devices under their own brand name. The Blitz is a mid-range phone with a unique design. Reminiscent of the XV6600 (et […]
CTIA: Verizon’s 13 New Phones Detailed
We have a full look at the range of phones Verizon Wireless will be announcing at CTIA. The list is long, and a few of these phones have leaked out in the past. But, we have compiled the full 13 phones that Verizon will be announcing tomorrow at the show. Read more to see the […]
Verizon Launches HTC SMT5800
Verizon has launched the HTC SMT5800. The device has previously been released on Qwest, Verizon is the first national carrier to release the device. The SMT5800 combines Windows Mobile 6 Standard with a slide-out mini keyboard, and an EV-DO Rev A-ready phone. The device carries a similar feature set to the XV6800, device form-factor differences […]
CTIA: UTStarcom Accidentally Exhibits SMT5700
Earlier this year, UTStarcom had to pull out the black spray-paint and cover-up their accidental release of the Sidekick iD. History has a way of repeating itself… The Sidekick iD’s announcement was delayed, but it was too late for UTStarcom to cover up the announcement on their banners which were hung at CTIA in Orlando […]
UTStarcom Updates Verizon XV6700 to AKU 3.3
In an unexpected development today, UTStarcom officially released an AKU 3.3 update for the Verizon XV6700. The XV6700 is still current in Verizon Wireless’s device lineup, set to be replaced next month with the XV6800 (identical to the PPC-6800 Mogul on Sprint). This update brings the latest service pack updates from Microsoft, and brings the […]
UTStarcom, Sprint Change Tune, Cancel PPC-6600 EV-DO
Until this week, both Sprint and UTStarcom were confirming to PCS Intel directly that the PPC-6600 would be updated to support EV-DO. However, that has now changed. Katie Wasserman, the Vice President for Marketing of UTStarcom’s Personal Communications division confirmed directly to PCS Intel this week that the PPC-6600 would not be updated to support […]
Exclusive: Pantech Headed to Sprint
PCS Intel is breaking news on a new handset manufacturer to Sprint, Pantech. Pantech made its first waves in the U.S. announcing the new PN-8300 on Helio, however, we can announce they have plans to offer Sprint handsets as well. Pantech acquired Curitel, one of the former primary manufacturers for Audiovox. However, now that Audiovox […]
Sprint, UTStarcom Won’t Comment on PPC-6700 AKUs
By Christopher Price on September 30, 2006
While Alltel and Verizon versions of the UTStarcom PPC-6700 have been updated to Windows Mobile 5.0 AKU 2.2, the Sprint version has not. PCS Intel has made several repeated requests to both Sprint and UTStarcom for comment as to if the PPC-6700 would be updated to AKU 2.2. Neither have responded. AKU 2.2 adds considerable […]
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