Consumers React To CVS/Rite Aid NFC Payment Blockage And CurrentC Platform
Following the shutdown of NFC payments at Rite Aid and CVS, the retail backed CurrentC faces the wrath of irate users
Leap Launches PCD TXTM8 in Cricket Retail Stores
Following up on the online launch of the PCD TXTM8 last week, corporate parent Leap Wireless has announced the retail launch of the messaging phone. The TXTM8 feature set is identical to the Blitz with a 2.2 inch display, QWERTY keyboard, 1.3 megapixel camera, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, and speakerphone with […]
AT&T Launches Motorola Karma QA1 in Retail Stores
Followsing up on the online launch, AT&T has launched the Motorola Karma QA1 messaging phone in retail stores. The phone is a variant of the CDMA Hint and features a 2.5 inch QVGA resolution landscape display, quadband GSM/EDGE, dualband HSDPA access, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, messaging client with social networking access, […]
Sprint Retail Stores Closed on Sunday
Sprint Retail Stores will be closed on August 17th for employee training regarding Sprint’s internal customer service initiative known as Red Carpet. Unlike what has been reported on other sites, Sprint will not launch the highly anticipated HTC Diamond on that day but will launch the Motorola VE20 and mark the official launch of the […]
CTIA: HTC Announces Touch Dual with US 3G, Best Buy Exclusive
In a press release today during CTIA, HTC has announced that it will launch a version of the HTC Touch Dual slider to the US with full US W-CDMA support and Best Buy will be the initial exclusive retail partner, along with its Best Buy Mobile concept stores which will sell the device unlocked. The […]
Apple Stops Accepting Cash for iPhone Purchases (Updated)
Apple today confirmed reports that Apple Retail Stores have stopped accepting cash for purchases of the iPhone. Apple made the change to prevent resellers from purchasing large quantities of iPhone, and then unlocking them for use on other carriers. Apple will now require store purchases to be made using debit or credit cards. Apple did […]
Apple Offers $100 Credit for Early iPhone Buyers
Apple today rolled out a redemption page for iPhone early buyers to receive their $100 store credit. The credit is available to anyone who purchased before August 22nd (customers who purchased on the 22nd and after are entitled to Apple’s price match policy for a full $200 refund). After filling out the form, your iPhone […]
CU500 Full Retail Price: Insanely Great?
Cingular in-stores is now selling the LG CU500, and they appear to have dropped a bombshell. The nation’s first HSDPA phone can be had for only $279.99 out-the-door, without any contract. Considering Cingular does not require a contract, customers can try out HSDPA service for as long as they wish, without fear of an early […]