FCC Reveals HTC Kaiser/TyTn II With 1700Mhz 3G Access
The FCC has revealed a version of the HTC Kaiser/TyTn II with 1700Mhz 3G access, making it one of the first smart devices to be compatible with T-Mobile’s emerging 3G network. The device also includes a front facing camera for video calls, but it is unknown whether T-Mobile will support the functionality on its network […]
FCC Reveals HTC Touch Dual with US 3G Support, Lacks International 3G Roaming
The FCC has revealed the first image of the forthcoming HTC Touch Dual with US W-CDMA support. What is interesting about the related test report documentation is the complete lack of any reference to international W-CDMA frequencies for this model, leading to the suggestion that this model will be exclusively sold in North America and […]
Sprint PDA Roadmap Reveals Treo 800w Slated for July
PhoneArena has revealed an internal Sprint roadmap centered on PDA device launches, and the long-awaited Treo 800w has made an appearance. The Palm Treo 800w is expected to succeed the venerable 700w and wx by upgrading the operating system to Windows Mobile 6 (though new information suggests the device may ship with 6.1 pending an […]
FCC Reveals Citi-Branded Handset with NFC Support
The FCC has revealed an interesting handset with branding from one of the largest financial institutions in the country. The Citi Plus II is manufactured by Chinese manufacturer Mobicom and features a four-way navigation pad and accelorometer used to navigate through menu selections, dual band GSM 850/1900 support, built-in media player with an undetermined amount […]
FCC Reveals Motorola Z9 with US 3G, AT&T Branding
The FCC has revealed the first images of the Motorola Z9 3G slider with subtle AT&T branding. The phone features W-CDMA 850/1900 access, quadband GSM/EDGE, microSD expansion slot located under the battery cover which can be swapped without removing the battery, QVGA display, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, and a 2 megapixel CMOS camera with […]
FCC Reveals GSM BlackBerry Pearl with Internal GPS Module
The FCC has revealed the first images of a new GSM variant of the BlackBerry Pearl. The new Pearl model has been designated as 8110 according to the user manual and features a revised design similar to the CDMA models, Bluetooth radio, microSD expansion slot, quadband GSM radio, camera of unknown resolution with flash, and […]
FCC Reveals Sony Ericsson K850 with US 3G Support
The FCC has revealed the first images and details on a possible American version of the K850 with support for US W-CDMA/GSM frequencies. According to the user manual, AT&T is mentioned in many places and also mentions AT&T-specific services such as MEdia Net and Cellular Video. The K850 is the newest in Sony Ericsson’s lineup […]
Sprint Reveals WiMax and QChat Plans During Conference Call
During the 4th quarter earnings conference call Sprint also discussed future WiMax and QChat plans. For WiMax, Sprint discussed taking advantage of a three year head start on the rest of the industry. No comment was given on a partnership or source of outside funding, but did say talks were ongoing with companies about both […]
Sprint Reveals New Service Plan Details in Conference Call
Today Sprint announced several new service plans during the investor earnings conference call. The announcement includes two unlimited plans, and two new plans bundled with unlimited messaging. The intention is to simplify the billing process, similar to how long distance and roaming charges have been eliminated in recent years. As reported previously, Sprint announced an […]
Sanyo PRO 700 Revealed by FCC
The FCC has reavealed a render of the long anticipated Sanyo PRO 700. The Sanyo PRO 700 is a part of a series of models designed around QChat, now known commercially as DirectConnect and this model appropriately features EVDO Rev. A access and Bluetooth. No other details are available at this time.