New Sprint Launch Dates
The following devices have been confirmed for launch on July 12th according to internal employee documentation: LG LX290 BlackBerry 8330 in new Inferno Orange color Motorola i465 launching on July 16th to promote iDEN network improvements in the same week The following devices will launch on August 2nd: BlackBerry 9630 Tour (DirectShip/Telesales availability on July […]
AT&T to Allow iPhone 3G S Upgrades at New Customer Price for Select Customers
AT&T has announced a slight change to their upgrade policy as a result of customer complaints resulting from those with Apple’s iPhone 3G that wish to upgrade to the 3G S and felt slighted at having to pay the standard early upgrade price. In a normal situation, AT&T will only allow customers to upgrade at […]
Launch and Pricing Details Surface on Verizon Nokia 2605
The launch and pricing details have been revealed regarding an internally designed Nokia clamshell for Verizon which PhoneNews.com covered back in February. The Nokia 2605 will feature an external display, VGA camera with video recorder, Bluetooth, FOTA support, VZNavigator, and feature Xpress-On faceplates as well as a speakerphone. Â What is unconfirmed is the presence of […]
BlackBerry 8350i Pricing and Availability Information Surfaces
The first pricing and availability information has surfaced regarding the forthcoming BlackBerry Curve 8350i iDEN smart device. The device is expected to feature a QVGA display, OS 4.6, WiDEN data access, Wi-Fi radio, microSDHC expansion slot, media player with playlist support, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, GPS transceiver, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and […]
BlackBerry Pearl Flip Pricing and Launch Information Surfaces
Pricing and launch information has surfaced on the long awaited BlackBerry 8220 Pearl Flip. The clamshell is expected to launch on October 15th through T-Mobile for $349.99 retail, $199.99 on a 2 year agreement and $249.99 on a 1 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate bringing the totals to $149.99 and $199.99 respectively, […]
Nokia N810 WiMax Edition Now Available for Pre-Order
Online retailer Buy.com has listed the as yet unreleased Nokia N810 Internet Tablet for pre-order. The variant of the Linux-based N800 Internet Tablet features built-in access for Sprint’s currently delayed XOHM WiMax service, as well as a 4.1 inch WVGA display, 2GB of internal storage, miniSDHC expansion slot, Wi-Fi access, built-in GPS transceiver, slide out […]
Sprint: EV-DO Phone Pricing
Sprint appears prepared to launch EV-DO with the merger’s Day One set to take place this Friday. The Sanyo 9000 will launch at $379.99, the Samsung 940 will launch for $399.99, and the Samsung 920 will launch for $349.99. It is not clear if all phones will be available at launch, or if any of […]